Electrical burns and electrocution

Name: Electrical burns and electrocution at ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.
Start: 5/13/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024054177 · 5/13/2024 · ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Body systems and other part(s) of body
Nature of injury: Electrical burns and electrocution

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source: Railroad tracks
Secondary source: Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name: ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.
Location: 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Concourse E, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30320
NAICS: 541614
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On May 13, 2024, an employee was performing maintenance at/near the train rail when he came in contact with the live rail line resulting in the loss of consciousness and a burn to his right hand.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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