LC Electric
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS
| Employer | LC Electric | Report ID | 2018021396 |
| Address | 100 TX-332 Weat | City, State ZIP | LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS 77566 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1296170 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.05000, -95.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working in a power room making temporary power connections on a 480V box when an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered second and third degree burns over 60% of his body.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2018, a worker at LC Electric in LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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