Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Report ID | 2025077554 |
| Address | 503 FM 2284 | City, State ZIP | PLAINVIEW, TEXAS 79072 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2025 | 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 | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, cherry picker | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1841719 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.24000, -102.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out load break switches while positioned on the ground next to a bucket. The bucket truck became energized by a nearby electrical line and the employee sustained an electrical shock via contact with the bucket truck.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2025, a worker at Swisher Electric Cooperative, Inc. in PLAINVIEW, TEXAS suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. 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
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