Direct exposure to electricity 220 volts or less · Electrical burns and electrocution
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Welter Forest Products, Inc., 19717 St Hwy 80, RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN 53581
on — Electrical burns and electrocution, affecting the Body systems and other part(s) of body.
Final narrative
An employee was changing the saw band and guide blocks on the resaw at the end of a shift. As the employee reached to change the guide block on the right side, they contacted the power cable for the photo eye and sustained a 110-volt shock from an exposed wire. The employee was shocked under their arm and on the right side of the body and sustained a burn.
Hospitalized Body systems and other part(s) of body Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
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