Edison Power Constructors
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Edison Power Constructors | Report ID | 20221210906 |
| Address | 11309 Lane Road | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1641637 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was getting into position to apply a grounding cable to a de-energized power line conductor. Induced voltage formed by a nearby electric field shocked and burned the employee's right hand and right foot.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2022, a worker at Edison Power Constructors in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(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 hospitalized.
Context
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