Estes Express Lines, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — WEST MIDDLESEX, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Estes Express Lines, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076712 |
| Address | 64 Stefanak Drive | City, State ZIP | WEST MIDDLESEX, PENNSYLVANIA 16159 |
| Event Date | July 26, 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 | Lightning |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | 1687782 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -80.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hooking up a trailer when they were struck by lightening. The employee sustained burns to the back and hands.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2023, a worker at Estes Express Lines, Inc. in WEST MIDDLESEX, PENNSYLVANIA 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 lightning identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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