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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2015108087 · 10/29/2015 · Viking Fence Corp.

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
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Viking Fence Corp.
Location
611 N. Dairy Ashford, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77079
NAICS
238990
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While digging a hole for a fence post installation, the employee struck a live 277V electrical line and was shocked.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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