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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2017076271 · 7/8/2017 · Westport Orange Shipyard, LLC.

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, unspecified
Source
Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Westport Orange Shipyard, LLC.
Location
91 W Front Street, ORANGE, TEXAS, 77630
NAICS
336611
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking for leaks inside a barge and welding in areas where there were leaks. The employee was shocked by a welding lead and collapsed. He struck the bottom of the barge injuring his shoulder. The employee also suffered burns to his hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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