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Electrocution, electric shock

2 hospitalizations · 2024087939 · 8/27/2024 · The Oscar W Larson Company dba OWL Services USA

Severity

Hospitalized
2
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
Electrical wiring building or machine
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
The Oscar W Larson Company dba OWL Services USA
Location
Tarleton State University Parking Garage, STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, 76401
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were adding wire pull boxes to two empty conduits. Employee 1 loosened a coupling on a conduit and opened it to check if it was empty. Wires were visible, so the employee went to close the conduit again. Wires in the conduit became pinched and a wire's insulated jacket was damaged. Electricity in the wire (277 volts), grounded out through employee 1 and he was unable to let go of the conduit. Employee 2 pulled employee 1 away and was also shocked. Both employees were hospitalized for electrical shock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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