Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi | Report ID | 2016099253 |
| Address | 2236 Mandeville Street | City, State ZIP | NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70117 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2016 | 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 | 29.98000, -90.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While performing powerline maintenance, an employee received first, second, and third degree burns to his back and arms due to an electric arc flash.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2016, a worker at Southern Electric Corporation of Mississippi in NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 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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