LineTec Services, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | LineTec Services, LLC | Report ID | 20211210487 |
| Address | Utility Right of Way, 1959 E Houston River Road | City, State ZIP | SULPHUR, LOUISIANA 70663 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.28000, -93.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 12/07/2021 at 3:52 p.m., an employee was performing electrical line construction work when an electrical arc flash occurred, resulting in second degree burns to their face and neck.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2021, a worker at LineTec Services, LLC in SULPHUR, LOUISIANA suffered second degree electrical burns to the head and neck. 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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