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Third or fourth degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 20171111360 · 11/29/2017 · Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Third or fourth degree electrical burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
Location
FM 2920 and Roberts Road, HOCKLEY, TEXAS, 77447
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing a ground from a power transmission line when either the line struck the employee or he grabbed the line from the hot stick. He received fourth degree electrical burns on his leg, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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