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Third or fourth degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2017043040 · 4/4/2017 · Cekra Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Third or fourth degree electrical burns

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Manlifts
Secondary source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Cekra Inc.
Location
411 W. Colorado Street, WHARTON, TEXAS, 77488
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were using a manlift to paint the bridge approximately 30 feet above the ground with an identified, energized, electrical power line running parallel to the bridge containing 12,000 volts of electricity. Either the manlift basket made contact with the electrical power line or the power line arched and made contact with the manlift basket resulting in injury to one of the employees. The employee suffered first and third degree electrical burns to his right arm, stomach and back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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