CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Direct exposure to electricity 220 volts or less · Electrocution, electric shock
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 5654 S. Drexel Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60638 on — Electrocution, electric shock, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
On March 5, 2025, an employee was performing a post-rain assessment when they located and picked up a lead. The employee received an electrical shock to their left hand and shoulder.
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