Oncor Electric Delivery LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Oncor Electric Delivery LLC | Report ID | 20221211243 |
| Address | N. Market St. | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75202 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple head locations |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1641599 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working inside of a network vault to repair a conductor. The conductor became energized and a metal wire came in contact with the conductor, causing an arc flash. The employee sustained second-degree burns to the face and head.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2022, a worker at Oncor Electric Delivery LLC in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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