# Second degree electrical burns at Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018099662` · 9/18/2018 · SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree electrical burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.
- **Location:** A1A and Carcaba Rd., SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA, 32084
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was installing trip savors on an electrical line (13,200 volts) from an aerial lift when he attempted to tighten a bolt on a switch bracket using a cordless drill. An arc flash then occurred, resulting in second degree burns to both of his hands. He was hospitalized. Rubber gloves were not worn at the time of the incident.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*