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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2025077554 · 7/31/2025 · Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Boom truck, cherry picker

Employer

Name
Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Location
503 FM 2284, PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, 79072
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing out load break switches while positioned on the ground next to a bucket. The bucket truck became energized by a nearby electrical line and the employee sustained an electrical shock via contact with the bucket truck.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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