Certified Tree Care Austin LLC
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns any degree — SPICEWOOD, TEXAS
| Employer | Certified Tree Care Austin LLC | Report ID | 2024032761 |
| Address | 4110 Deer Trail | City, State ZIP | SPICEWOOD, TEXAS 78669 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Upper and lower extremities n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Saws except chainsaws | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1739160 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.38000, -98.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee picked up a telescoping pole saw and it struck an overhead power line, resulting in an electrical shock that entered through their hand and exited through their foot, resulting in burns.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2024, a worker at Certified Tree Care Austin LLC in SPICEWOOD, TEXAS suffered electrical burns any degree to the upper and lower extremities n.e.c.. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 46 severe injury reports involving "Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts injuries.
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