Energy Transfer LP
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Energy Transfer LP | Report ID | 2021065121 |
| Address | 15855 Jacintoport Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | June 23, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 486210 | Inspection # | 1538230 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.74000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a power outage when an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered electrical burns and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 23, 2021, a worker at Energy Transfer LP in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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