Taylor Electric Co-Op
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ABILENE, TEXAS
| Employer | Taylor Electric Co-Op | Report ID | 20201212022 |
| Address | West side of Highway 36 heading south | City, State ZIP | ABILENE, TEXAS 79602 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1508565 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.33000, -99.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While extinguishing a grass fire, an employee came into contact with an energized wire hanging from a utility pole. The employee suffered electrical burns to the back, left arm, and thighs.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2020, a worker at Taylor Electric Co-Op in ABILENE, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified 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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