SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — BRADENTON, Florida

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. in BRADENTON, Florida
Employer SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Address I75, one half mile South of the SR 64 and I-75., Pin drop = 27.461077, -82.459140
City, State ZIP BRADENTON, Florida 34208
Report ID 20241111035
Event Date November 27, 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 Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary Source Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
Industry (NAICS) 237310
Inspection # 1791083
GPS Coordinates 27.49000, -82.63000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was in an aerial lift to lift supplies from the ground to the bridge deck and contacted overhead power lines when the lift rotated. The employee was electrocuted and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 27, 2024, a worker at SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. in BRADENTON, Florida suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. 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

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