Hamar Construction, LLC
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hamar Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2024010989 |
| Address | 815 Buttonwood Drive | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA 33931 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocution, electric shock | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Portable ladders and stairs unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.46000, -81.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing gutters. The employee's work ladder touched low-hanging electrical wires that were covered by trees, and the employee was shocked.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2024, a worker at Hamar Construction, LLC in FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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