Alliant Energy
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Alliant Energy | Report ID | 2018099719 |
| Address | 3330 Palmer Drive | City, State ZIP | JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN 53546 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2018 | 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 | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.67000, -88.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on an underground transformer when his arm made contact with the conductor and the side of the transformer housing. He sustained an electric shock and slight burns to his right finger and right elbow, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2018, a worker at Alliant Energy in JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. 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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