Echo Powerline LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Echo Powerline LLC | Report ID | 2015075118 |
| Address | 300 Industrial Trace | City, State ZIP | BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA 70518 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | 1081844 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.16000, -91.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/27/15, at 4 PM, an employee was taking out an old power line and adding a new power line on existing poles (working live) using a jumper or mechanical. The employee suffered flash burns on the arm, rib cage, right calf, feet, and body.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2015, a worker at Echo Powerline LLC in BROUSSARD, LOUISIANA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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