HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Direct exposure to electricity unspecified — Electrical burns any degree — BRANDON, FLORIDA
| Employer | HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Report ID | 20241211665 |
| Address | 119 OAKFIELD DRIVE | City, State ZIP | BRANDON, FLORIDA 33511 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity unspecified | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring building or machine |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.93000, -82.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was replacing a ceiling tile next to an exit sign. The sign had a wire nut that came loose, and the employee's right middle finger came into contact with the wire, resulting in an electrical burn to the finger.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2024, a worker at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital in BRANDON, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns any degree to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity unspecified, with electrical wiring building or machine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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