EAST BAY ELECTRIC, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | EAST BAY ELECTRIC, LLC | Report ID | 2015086146 |
| Address | 13013 Willow Beach Rd | City, State ZIP | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117 |
| Event Date | August 26, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | 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) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.72000, -92.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a power line from a bucket truck moving wire lines from an old pole to set a new pole when the old cross arm braces broke and live electric wires fell on his right shoulder/arm. As a result of the two phased electrical contact flash, the employee suffered a second degree burn on the right shoulder and right side of his body and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 26, 2015, a worker at EAST BAY ELECTRIC, LLC in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered second degree electrical burns 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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