ROANOKE, VIRGINIA·2015-05-15

U.S. Forest Service

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Third or fourth degree electrical burns

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at U.S. Forest Service, The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24019 on 2015-05-15, Third or fourth degree electrical burns, affecting the nonclassifiable.

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Final narrative

An employee was exposed to and came into contact with approximately 46,000 volts of electrical current from a downed power line, resulting in third degree electrical burns.

Hospitalized Nonclassifiable Power lines, transformers, convertors

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