Versant Power
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — VEAZIE, MAINE
| Employer | Versant Power | Report ID | 20231211005 |
| Address | 135 Shore Road | City, State ZIP | VEAZIE, MAINE 04401 |
| Event Date | December 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.82000, -68.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were checking electrical reclosers. During the testing, an energized bushing came into contact with one of the employees, touching his left bicep and the top of his chest on the left side and causing a shock and a burn. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2023, a worker at Versant Power in VEAZIE, MAINE suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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