Straightline Power
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Straightline Power | Report ID | 2015075211 |
| Address | Intersection NW 8th Street, Dixie Hwy | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33060 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1081542 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.22000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received flash burns as he worked near overhead powerlines.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2015, a worker at Straightline Power in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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