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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016010621 · 1/22/2016 · Utility Construction Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Utility Construction Services
Location
CR 1160, MIDLAND, TEXAS, 79701
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing two jumpers on a double dead end when an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's arms and upper chest.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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