C. Ford Electric, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — 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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