Asplundh Tree Expert Company
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — BEAUMONT, TEXAS
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Company | Report ID | 20161110867 |
| Address | 7020 firethorn drive | City, State ZIP | BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77708 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Trees, logs, limbs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1192989 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.13000, -94.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trimming a tree limb that was touching a powerline. When he grabbed the tree limb, he made indirect contact with the powerline, suffering third degree burns to both hands and his right leg.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2016, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Company in BEAUMONT, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with trees, logs, limbs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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