Direct exposure to electricity unspecified · Electrocution, electric shock
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at HUTCO, Inc., 222 Bayou Rd, BELLE CHASSE, LOUISIANA 70037
on — Electrocution, electric shock, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
A temporary employee was tasked with pressure washing ships. The employee went to connect the pressure washer to an electrical terminal and received an electric shock. He experienced muscle cramps in his legs.
Hospitalized BODY SYSTEMS Electric parts unspecified
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