Electrocutions, electric shocks

Name: Electrocutions, electric shocks at Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc
Start: 3/31/2020

1 hospitalization · 2020032922 · 3/31/2020 · Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc

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, greater than 220 volts
Source: Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name: Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc
Location: 36200 Paw Paw Rd, LOWER SALEM, OHIO, 45745
NAICS: 221118
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While replacing electric insulators, a lineman came into contact with an energized line. The current entered the lineman's hand and exited through his back.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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