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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2025077360 · 7/28/2025 · Primoris T&D Services, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest unspecified
Nature of injury
Electrical burns any degree

Cause

Event
Exposure to electric arc
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Arc rated and insulating apparel, gloves

Employer

Name
Primoris T&D Services, LLC
Location
8861 S Sixth St, Frisco Texas 75034, FRISCO, TEXAS, 75034
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A three-person crew was inter-setting a new utility pole. An employee was working to cut the conductor when a 14.4-kV arc flash occurred. The employee sustained burns to the upper-right torso. The employee was wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including flame-resistant clothing, rubber gloves, and sleeves.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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