Richard Stevedoring & Logistics
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Richard Stevedoring & Logistics | Report ID | 2017088101 |
| Address | 13069 industrial Rd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Lightning |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.75000, -95.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working on a barge near a dock. They were receiving steel plates from the pier using a shore crane when they were struck by lightning. Both were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2017, a worker at Richard Stevedoring & Logistics in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with lightning identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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