Pike Electric LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — COMO, TEXAS
| Employer | Pike Electric LLC | Report ID | 2023065360 |
| Address | Hwy 11 FM 1757 | City, State ZIP | COMO, TEXAS 75431 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.06000, -95.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring conductors from a broken pole to a new pole. As they were tying a conductor with a preform tie, an electrical flash occurred, causing the employee to sustain second-degree burns to their left underarm, flank, and back areas.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2023, a worker at Pike Electric LLC in COMO, TEXAS suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple trunk locations. 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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