BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — DENMARK, WISCONSIN
| Employer | BelGioioso Cheese Inc. | Report ID | 20231110080 |
| Address | 5900 County Road NN | City, State ZIP | DENMARK, WISCONSIN 54208 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Banding, baling, strapping machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 | Inspection # | 1708909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.35000, -87.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 1, 2023, an employee was troubleshooting a cardboard baler. After verifying that the power was on, the employee went to check the oil that was at the back of the control panel. When the employee grabbed the cap for the oil fill, they were shocked by a 480-volt transformer. The employee suffered electrical burns to the hand as well as a dislocated shoulder.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2023, a worker at BelGioioso Cheese Inc. in DENMARK, WISCONSIN suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with banding, baling, strapping machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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