Armstrong Cable Services
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — BELLVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Armstrong Cable Services | Report ID | 2017076406 |
| Address | 1943-1985 Riggle Road | City, State ZIP | BELLVILLE, OHIO 44813 |
| Event Date | July 12, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | 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) | 515210 | Inspection # | 1246865 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.62000, -82.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a man basket when he contacted a high-voltage powerline (7,800 volts) while pulling fiber optic cable through trees. He sustained electrical burns to the neck, both arms, and a hip.
Incident Summary
On July 12, 2017, a worker at Armstrong Cable Services in BELLVILLE, OHIO suffered electrical burns, unspecified 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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