JAMES POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — LAREDO, TEXAS
| Employer | JAMES POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION LLC | Report ID | 2015096814 |
| Address | I-35, Callaghan | City, State ZIP | LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 |
| Event Date | September 17, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth 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) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.51000, -99.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were replacing a high voltage single power line between two poles. One employee, was electrocuted at approximately at 08:15 AM and received third degree electrical burns on the right arm and back side.
Incident Summary
On September 17, 2015, a worker at JAMES POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION LLC in LAREDO, TEXAS suffered third or fourth 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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