Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ATCO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Asplundh Tree Expert Co. | Report ID | 2023109436 |
| Address | 176 Hayes Mill Rd | City, State ZIP | ATCO, NEW JERSEY 08004 |
| Event Date | October 12, 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) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1703623 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.76000, -74.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing tree trimming operations when they contacted a 12-kilavolt power line, resulting in an electric shock and burns.
Incident Summary
On October 12, 2023, a worker at Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in ATCO, NEW JERSEY 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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