Ramiro Galvan
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS
| Employer | Ramiro Galvan | Report ID | 20160811131 |
| Address | 5080 Italia Lane | City, State ZIP | GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS 75052 |
| Event Date | August 31, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | 1196761 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.64000, -97.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing roofing work when his aluminum ladder came in contact with overhead power lines. The employee was shocked.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2016, a worker at Ramiro Galvan in GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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