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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024043389 · 4/18/2024 · Entergy Louisiana

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocution, electric shock

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Utility poles

Employer

Name
Entergy Louisiana
Location
6620 Hickory St, WILSON, LOUISIANA, 70789
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While disconnecting a service line, an employee was struck in the neck by an energized line (8000V) due to a fallen pole and they were electrocuted.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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