Rent-A-Center East, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA
| Employer | Rent-A-Center East, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110690 |
| Address | 122 Aberdeen Rd. | City, State ZIP | WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA 30830 |
| Event Date | November 20, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.18000, -81.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a stove for a customer. While putting the back cover on the stove, the employee was shocked by electricity.
Incident Summary
On November 20, 2023, a worker at Rent-A-Center East, Inc. in WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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