Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — MAGNOLIA, TEXAS
| Employer | Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. | Report ID | 2015063473 |
| Address | Milepost 22 | City, State ZIP | MAGNOLIA, TEXAS 77354 |
| Event Date | June 7, 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 | Fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.20000, -95.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shocked by 480 volts when his left arm made contact with an energized blower/vacuum unit while removing water from under the blower. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2015, a worker at Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. in MAGNOLIA, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with fans, blowers-wall, floor, ceiling, ventilation identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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