Ameren Transmission Company
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Ameren Transmission Company | Report ID | 20201211556 |
| Address | 1901 Chouteau Ave | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63103 |
| Event Date | December 9, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 926130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.62000, -90.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed into position at the top of a pole to attach a static wire to the static bar at the top of the pole when the employee received an electrical shock due to induced voltage from an adjacent transmission line.
Incident Summary
On December 9, 2020, a worker at Ameren Transmission Company in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. 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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