Imperium Utility Services LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — First degree electrical burns — LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Imperium Utility Services LLC | Report ID | 20221210949 |
| Address | private business location, 701 NW Ferris Avenue | City, State ZIP | LAWTON, OKLAHOMA 73507 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.61000, -98.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working with a crew to troubleshoot voltage problems at a business. While testing for current, the employee experienced an arc flash and sustained first-degree burns to the face and neck. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2022, a worker at Imperium Utility Services LLC in LAWTON, OKLAHOMA suffered first 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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