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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022065751 · 6/30/2022 · West River Electric Association, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
West River Electric Association, Inc.
Location
15571 South Antelope Creek Road, RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, 57702
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A two-person crew was replacing a 100-amp meter loop with a 200-amp meter loop. One employee was securing the meter to a power pole; the other was measuring the length of lead needed to secure the loop to the transformer. At least one of the leads either came in contact with or arced on the jumper from the primary overhead line to the transformer. The employee securing the meter suffered a 14-kilovolt shock, receiving an entrance wound in the hand, an exit wound in the buttocks, and burns to the arm and other areas.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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