Comcast
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Comcast | Report ID | 2023098769 |
| Address | 2003 East Beau Street | City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 |
| Event Date | September 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 517311 | Inspection # | 1699707 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.18000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was in a bucket truck approximately 14 feet high when they contacted a 7,200-volt overhead powerline. The employee was hospitalized for burns and electric shock.
Incident Summary
On September 22, 2023, a worker at Comcast in WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. 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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