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Ergon Refining

Direct exposure to electricity unspecified — Electrocution, electric shock — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ergon Refining in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Ergon Refining Report ID 2024010671
Address 2125 Haining Road City, State ZIP VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183
Event Date January 22, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrocution, electric shock Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity unspecified Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 324110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.38000, -90.89000

Incident Narrative

An employee was unwiring the secondary side of a de-energized transformer and draining oil for repairs when a wire came loose and shocked the employee. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 22, 2024, a worker at Ergon Refining in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity unspecified, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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