Excel Energy
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Excel Energy | Report ID | 2024076720 |
| Address | 2070 South Valentia Street | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80231 |
| Event Date | July 24, 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 | Electric parts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1764536 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.67000, -104.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a power distribution pole and contacted an energized conductor, resulting in electric shock.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2024, a worker at Excel Energy in DENVER, COLORADO suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with electric parts n.e.c. 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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