Linetec Services LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — KENNESAW, GEORGIA
| Employer | Linetec Services LLC | Report ID | 2022021876 |
| Address | 915 Duncan Rd NW, 3604 SW Lucretia RD | City, State ZIP | KENNESAW, GEORGIA 30144 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1580973 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.01000, -84.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees had replaced blown fuses on two transformers when an arc flash occurred. One employee suffered third degree burns to both arms and the face and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2022, a worker at Linetec Services LLC in KENNESAW, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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