Eversource Energy
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Eversource Energy | Report ID | 2018077544 |
| Address | 33 Cherry Street, Right of way on road | City, State ZIP | SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT 06482 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -73.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was aloft in an insulated bucket, freeing an unpowered secondary wire from a snag in a tree. His shoulder touched the primary wire above him, causing electricity to pass through his left arm and exit through his left hand. He sustained third degree burns to the left shoulder and had exit wounds on his thumb area and between his ring and middle fingers. Personal protective equipment was not being worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2018, a worker at Eversource Energy in SANDY HOOK, CONNECTICUT suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the shoulder(s), including clavicle(s), scapula(e). 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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