Mackey Electrical Services, Inc.
Exposure to electric arc — Electrical burns any degree — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Employer | Mackey Electrical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2025076812 |
| Address | 1776 K St., NW | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20006 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure to electric arc | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring building or machine |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring building or machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1837421 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.90000, -77.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a partially deenergized electrical system. His wire touched an energized wire, resulting in an electrical flash that caused second- and third-degree burns to his neck, forearm, and ear.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2025, a worker at Mackey Electrical Services, Inc. in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered electrical burns any degree to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure to electric arc, with electrical wiring building or machine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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