MILTON, WEST VIRGINIA—
Asplundh Construction LLC
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts · Electrical burns any degree
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Asplundh Construction LLC, Yates Crossing Road, MILTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25541 on — Electrical burns any degree , affecting the Multiple body parts n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee went aloft in a bucket truck to install a rubber cover-up for the pole set. He was proceeding to frame and transfer the conductors to the new pole when he sustained electrical burns on his left side, arm, and leg that required hospitalization.
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