CenterPoint Energy
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — HUMBLE, TEXAS
| Employer | CenterPoint Energy | Report ID | 2016064916 |
| Address | 2502 Riverlawn Drive | City, State ZIP | HUMBLE, TEXAS 77339 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05000, -95.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a tree from a powerline to restore electrical power to a neighborhood. The employee was on a de-energized pole when an electrical flash occurred, burning the employee's chest and torso.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2016, a worker at CenterPoint Energy in HUMBLE, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. 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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