RUSSELECTRIC INC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | RUSSELECTRIC INC | Report ID | 2019032659 |
| Address | 3911 Walton Walker Blvd. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75236 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2019 | 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 | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 335313 | Inspection # | 1387022 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.69000, -96.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A technician was removing wiring when his right arm came into contact with an energized bus carrying 277 volts AC to ground. He was shocked.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2019, a worker at RUSSELECTRIC INC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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