Daystar
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrocutions, electric shocks — BEDFORD, TEXAS
| Employer | Daystar | Report ID | 2023087074 |
| Address | 3901 State Highway 121 | City, State ZIP | BEDFORD, TEXAS 76021 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Lighting equipment, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 515120 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.86000, -97.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was wrapping lights around a tree when their right arm contacted exposed wires, resulting in electric shock.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2023, a worker at Daystar in BEDFORD, TEXAS suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with lighting equipment, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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