SAI Construction
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — IRVING, TEXAS
| Employer | SAI Construction | Report ID | 2020042951 |
| Address | Emmitt Smith / Cowboy Parkway | City, State ZIP | IRVING, TEXAS 75063 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.92000, -96.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were digging and dewatering an excavation when one of them came into contact with a live underground power line. One employee suffered an electric shock and left hand burns; the other was also shocked. Both employees were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2020, a worker at SAI Construction in IRVING, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. 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
OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 | VAN ERT ELECTRIC COMPANY INC. | ROTHSCHILD, WISCONSIN | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 27, 2022 | National Building Contractors, Inc. | LILBURN, GEORGIA | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Wayne Electric, Inc. | BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jun 5, 2023 | San Isabel Electric Association Inc | PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Primoris T&D Services, LLC | ROCKWALL, TEXAS | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Hosp. |
| May 24, 2017 | East Texas Utility Service, Inc. | TYLER, TEXAS | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Hosp. |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Tektronix Inc | CLEVELAND, OHIO | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Davis H. Elliott Company, Incorporated | DAYTON, OHIO | Electrical burns, unspecified | Hosp. |