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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2024032761 · 3/28/2024 · Certified Tree Care Austin LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower extremities n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Electrical burns any degree

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Certified Tree Care Austin LLC
Location
4110 Deer Trail, SPICEWOOD, TEXAS, 78669
NAICS
561730
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee picked up a telescoping pole saw and it struck an overhead power line, resulting in an electrical shock that entered through their hand and exited through their foot, resulting in burns.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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