Green Country Powerline Construction, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Amputations — BRISTOW, Oklahoma
| Employer | Green Country Powerline Construction, Inc. |
| Address | E 0830 Rd. & Jaycee Avenue, GPS 35.813222, -96.381219 |
| City, State ZIP | BRISTOW, Oklahoma 74010 |
| Report ID | 2022021001 |
| Event Date | February 2, 2022 |
| Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| Inspection # | 1576651 |
| GPS Coordinates | 18.32000, -64.74000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was in the bucket of a truck boom in the middle of three lateral tap lines running across the road. The employee used a bucket stick to de-energize the last tap line. The employee then swung the bucket back to where the truck was positioned, which placed the boom above the neutral system and de-energized wire, and where a cut-out was located above the neutral system. The employee's left shoulder contacted the top side of the cut-out and the employee suffered three electrical shocks, resulting in burns to neck, back, and chest. The employee's left arm was medically amputated up to the neck area, and their right arm was amputated below the elbow.
Incident Summary
On February 2, 2022, a worker at Green Country Powerline Construction, Inc. in BRISTOW, Oklahoma suffered amputations to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). 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 amputation.
Context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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