MJM Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | MJM Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Report ID | 2023054375 |
| Address | 18300 Shipman Road | City, State ZIP | CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS 62626 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | 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) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.26000, -89.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had climbed a transformer pole to begin tying in the phase when he came in contact with the transformer. The employee experienced an electric shock and burns to the right side of his body above the midsection and on his foot.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2023, a worker at MJM Electric Cooperative, Inc. in CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified 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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