POWERTOWN LINE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — NAPLES, FLORIDA
| Employer | POWERTOWN LINE CONSTRUCTION, LLC | Report ID | 20161211333 |
| Address | 5700 27th Place SW | City, State ZIP | NAPLES, FLORIDA 34117 |
| Event Date | December 5, 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) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1195699 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.20000, -81.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing rubber protection (hoses and blankets) on a 13.2-KV powerline when an arc flash occurred, causing second and third degree burns to his upper right back and left upper leg.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2016, a worker at POWERTOWN LINE CONSTRUCTION, LLC in NAPLES, FLORIDA 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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