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Excel Energy, Inc.

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — FOUNTAIN, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Excel Energy, Inc. in FOUNTAIN, COLORADO
Employer Excel Energy, Inc. Report ID 2016109879
Address Rural, N38.31.1.22 W 104.41.4.26 City, State ZIP FOUNTAIN, COLORADO 80817
Event Date October 20, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree electrical burns Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 221122 Inspection # 1188754
GPS Coordinates 38.68000, -104.69000

Incident Narrative

A employee working on and near a 230 Kv transmission line was shocked resulting in third degree burns to both hands.

Incident Summary

On October 20, 2016, a worker at Excel Energy, Inc. in FOUNTAIN, COLORADO suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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