Willbros T&D Services
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Willbros T&D Services | Report ID | 20161110913 |
| Address | intersection of FM 1787 and FM 1788 | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79760 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.84000, -102.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered burns to the face when an arc flash occurred while he was working on electrical lines. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2016, a worker at Willbros T&D Services in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the face, 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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