Fannin Electric Cooperative
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — BONHAM, TEXAS
| Employer | Fannin Electric Cooperative | Report ID | 2017076894 |
| Address | 1530 Silo road | City, State ZIP | BONHAM, TEXAS 75418 |
| Event Date | July 24, 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1250697 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.59000, -96.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed an electric distribution power pole with climbing hooks, a belt, and harnesses while carrying electric line repair tools. The employee came in direct contact with an energized electric distribution powerline conductor and was shocked, suffering burns to the right arm, chest, abdomen, both legs, and both feet.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2017, a worker at Fannin Electric Cooperative in BONHAM, TEXAS 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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