SMC Logistics, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns and electrocution — FULSHEAR, TEXAS
| Employer | SMC Logistics, LLC | Report ID | 20241110849 |
| Address | 8201 Harris Street, First Fulshear Methodist Church | City, State ZIP | FULSHEAR, TEXAS 77441 |
| Event Date | November 21, 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 | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Limbs, branches unattached | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | 1789698 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.69000, -95.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing in a bucket truck, preparing to trim tree branches using a chainsaw. A branch was hoisted with a rope and when the employee cut the branch, it swung and pulled a power line toward him. When he saw the branch swinging toward him, he lifted his arm and the power line contacted his right underarm. The employee was shocked and fell into the bucket, losing consciousness. He was hospitalized with burns to his right underarm and right knee.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2024, a worker at SMC Logistics, LLC in FULSHEAR, TEXAS 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 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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