AT&T Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — PLEASANTON, TEXAS
| Employer | AT&T Inc. | Report ID | 2021064968 |
| Address | 1959 Hwy 59 | City, State ZIP | PLEASANTON, TEXAS 78064 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | 1537877 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.97000, -98.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a telephone line using a bucket truck. The line shocked the employee, burning the employee's arm. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2021, a worker at AT&T Inc. in PLEASANTON, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the arm(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
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