Utility Lines COnstruction Services, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Utility Lines COnstruction Services, LLC | Report ID | 2017065927 |
| Address | Intersection of Oriole road, and Alico Road | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33901 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.49000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a switch to a pole when his hand contacted an overhead powerline and an arc flash occurred. He suffered a first degree burn on his chest and second degree burn on his back, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2017, a worker at Utility Lines COnstruction Services, LLC in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple trunk locations. 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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