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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2025088581 · 8/27/2025 · El Paso Electric Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and trunk
Nature of injury
Electrical burns any degree

Cause

Event
Exposure to electric arc
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
El Paso Electric Company
Location
12960 Sueno Alegre, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79938
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing a pole ground when a phase 1 ground arc flash occurred. The employee sustained burns to their face, cheek, ear, and abdomen.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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