ATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | ATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | Report ID | 20191111940 |
| Address | 15020 Hardy Oak Rd | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78207 |
| Event Date | November 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1445498 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.42000, -98.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While working in a tunnel, two employees suffered flash burns from underground equipment.
Incident Summary
On November 16, 2019, a worker at ATKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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