Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI
| Employer | Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative | Report ID | 2024087526 |
| Address | rural road | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI 65711 |
| Event Date | August 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocution, electric shock | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Lightning |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.13000, -92.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stringing up power lines was shocked by the line they were holding when lightning struck near by.
Incident Summary
On August 16, 2024, a worker at Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative in MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with lightning identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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