Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Electrical burns and electrocution — SUGAR LAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC | Report ID | 20241211458 |
| Address | 1303 Creekford Circle | City, State ZIP | SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns and electrocution | Body Part | Body systems and other part(s) of body |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Ground |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, panels, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335999 | Inspection # | 1794027 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -95.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking along an area of ground to survey the location for the replacement of cable and equipment. They tripped on an area of loose soil near the pad mounted electrical distribution cabinet and contacted it. The cabinet was open and exposing interior switches. The employee received burns to both hands and wrists. The employee also went into cardiopulmonary arrest.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2024, a worker at Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in SUGAR LAND, TEXAS suffered electrical burns and electrocution to the body systems and other part(s) of body. The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with ground identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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