Comcast Shreveport
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — WASKOM, TEXAS
| Employer | Comcast Shreveport | Report ID | 2023076379 |
| Address | 6058 Farm Road 9 | City, State ZIP | WASKOM, TEXAS 75692 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and back |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | 1685794 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.41000, -94.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a cable line in the air alongside a roadway. They came in contact with a power line and sustained burns to their back and shoulder area.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2023, a worker at Comcast Shreveport in WASKOM, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the shoulder(s) and back. 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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