C. Ford Electric, LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at C. Ford Electric, LLC in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA
Employer C. Ford Electric, LLC Report ID 20201211345
Address 2901 Plant Drive City, State ZIP CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA 73020
Event Date December 3, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree electrical burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 561499 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 35.49000, -97.23000

Incident Narrative

An employee came into contact with an energized 480-volt electrical line while moving a transformer. The employee suffered second-degree burns to the right hand and neck and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On December 3, 2020, a worker at C. Ford Electric, LLC in CHOCTAW, OKLAHOMA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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