Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — FELT, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Tri-County Electric Cooperative | Report ID | 2017054233 |
| Address | Intersection of Hwy. 412 and NS Rd. 11, North Side of Hwy 412 | City, State ZIP | FELT, OKLAHOMA 73937 |
| Event Date | May 10, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1232321 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.56000, -102.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While attempting to restore power to a downed pole, an employee came in contact with a 14,400-volt powerline, suffering an electric shock and burns.
Incident Summary
On May 10, 2017, a worker at Tri-County Electric Cooperative in FELT, OKLAHOMA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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