DHL Inc
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | DHL Inc | Report ID | 2019066551 |
| Address | 26200 E 75th Avenue | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Lightning | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 481112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -104.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee exited a tug at the Denver International Airport. Lightening struck near-by equipment and travelled to the employee's leg.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2019, a worker at DHL Inc in DENVER, COLORADO suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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