Electrical burns and electrocution

Name: Electrical burns and electrocution at HOOPER CORPORATION
Start: 4/9/2025

1 hospitalization · 2025043324 · 4/9/2025 · HOOPER CORPORATION

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: Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source: Arc rated and insulating apparel, gloves

Employer

Name: HOOPER CORPORATION
Location: Carr Street, LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80120
NAICS: 237130
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was climbing a utility pole to conduct maintenance work and made contact with the electrical line. The employee was hospitalized for electric shock with burns to his right hand and wrist. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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