Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — JOAQUIN, TEXAS
| Employer | Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op | Report ID | 2017021744 |
| Address | Off Highway 84 West | City, State ZIP | JOAQUIN, TEXAS 75954 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | 1213601 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.96000, -94.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
One employee was hospitalized for electrical burns to both hands and feet while working on downed power lines when a live power line fell onto the de-energized line. Two other employees were hospitalized for observation.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2017, a worker at Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op in JOAQUIN, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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