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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016064916 · 6/3/2016 · CenterPoint Energy

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
CenterPoint Energy
Location
2502 Riverlawn Drive, HUMBLE, TEXAS, 77339
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a tree from a powerline to restore electrical power to a neighborhood. The employee was on a de-energized pole when an electrical flash occurred, burning the employee's chest and torso.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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