Three Phase Line Construction Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Fractures and burns — MARCY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Three Phase Line Construction Inc. | Report ID | 2024109962 |
| Address | Marcy Substation, South of Seavy Road | City, State ZIP | MARCY, NEW YORK 13403 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.18000, -75.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a jumper from the center phase of a de-energized transmission line. When the jumper was removed, the induction current on the line (induced by nearby energized transmission lines) entered the employee's left hand and exited through his left hip area. The employee was hospitalized with burn wounds to left hand and lower right abdomen, as well as a compression fracture to his T5, T6, and T7 vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2024, a worker at Three Phase Line Construction Inc. in MARCY, NEW YORK suffered fractures and burns to the trunk and other upper extremities. 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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