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The Drywall Crew LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at The Drywall Crew LLC in FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA
Employer The Drywall Crew LLC Report ID 2022053875
Address 411 Mason Street City, State ZIP FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA 74637
Event Date May 4, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrical burns, unspecified Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Lightning
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 36.56000, -96.71000

Incident Narrative

An employee was struck by lightning while walking through the yard of a home under construction. The employee suffered severe internal and chest burns and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 4, 2022, a worker at The Drywall Crew LLC in FAIRFAX, OKLAHOMA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with lightning identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.

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