Groves Electrical Services, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Groves Electrical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2024032138 |
| Address | 10701 Heritage Dr. | City, State ZIP | MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS 76065 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocution, electric shock | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, panels, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -96.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was making up an electrical box when he made contact with one of the wires and received a 277 voltage electrical shock.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2024, a worker at Groves Electrical Services, Inc. in MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, panels, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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