Pike Electric, LLC
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pike Electric, LLC | Report ID | 2021087359 |
| Address | 5135 117th Court North | City, State ZIP | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple foot (feet) locations |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221121 | Inspection # | 1551747 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.85000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew was setting a utility pole when it contacted a primary power line. Two employees were holding the bottom of the pole. One of them suffered first- and second-degree burns to the right toe and heel.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2021, a worker at Pike Electric, LLC in PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple foot (feet) locations. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 184 severe injury reports involving "Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
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