KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. | Report ID | 2017054592 |
| Address | 119 Mainsail Road | City, State ZIP | EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA 74432 |
| Event Date | May 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1237818 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.25000, -95.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were replacing a transformer to restore power to a residence. During the process, one of the employees came in contact with an energized line. An electrical current entered his right hand and exited his right knee, causing severe burns.
Incident Summary
On May 20, 2017, a worker at KIAMICHI ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. in EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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