Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — HARTLEY, TEXAS
| Employer | Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative | Report ID | 2023065005 |
| Address | US 87, County Rd 49 | City, State ZIP | HARTLEY, TEXAS 79044 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1677155 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.89000, -102.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a transformer. When removing wiring, an arc flash occurred and the employee was burned on their right arm from their elbow down to their hand.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2023, a worker at Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative in HARTLEY, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the arm(s), 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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