ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns and electrocution — ATLANTA, Georgia
| Employer | ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. |
| Address | 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Concourse E |
| City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, Georgia 30320 |
| Report ID | 2024054177 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns and electrocution |
| Body Part | Body systems and other part(s) of body |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Railroad tracks |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541614 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.65000, -84.42000 |
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Incident Narrative
On May 13, 2024, an employee was performing maintenance at/near the train rail when he came in contact with the live rail line resulting in the loss of consciousness and a burn to his right hand.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2024, a worker at ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC. in ATLANTA, Georgia suffered electrical burns and electrocution to the body systems and other part(s) of body. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with railroad tracks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 58 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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