Sun Star Electric
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — LUBBOCK, TEXAS
| Employer | Sun Star Electric | Report ID | 2015041641 |
| Address | 7722 W. 34th Street | City, State ZIP | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79407 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Secondary Source | Motors other than vehicle | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.56000, -101.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While removing a submersible motor from a hydro testing tank, an employee came into contact with the 3200-volt cord running from the motor to the Hipot/Megohmmeter, resulting in an electrical shock.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2015, a worker at Sun Star Electric in LUBBOCK, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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