BBC Electrical Services Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | BBC Electrical Services Inc. | Report ID | 2024042992 |
| Address | 9652 Bellefontaine | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63137 |
| Event Date | April 4, 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 | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1740894 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -90.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving power lines at a transmission substation that tested as deenergized. When he picked up the ground line, he was shocked. When energized, the electrical line carries 3,400 volts.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2024, a worker at BBC Electrical Services Inc. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. 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
OSHA has recorded 55 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts injuries.
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