Electrocutions, electric shocks

Name: Electrocutions, electric shocks at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Start: 6/7/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015063473 · 6/7/2015 · Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury: Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source: Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation

Employer

Name: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Location: Milepost 22, MAGNOLIA, TEXAS, 77354
NAICS: 488210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was shocked by 480 volts when his left arm made contact with an energized blower/vacuum unit while removing water from under the blower. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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