Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 128006.015 - Employee experiences electrical arc flash resulting in burns

Accident Summary Nr: 128006.015 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 07/21/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1484946.015	07/23/2020		237130	North Houston Pole Line, Lp

Abstract: At 3:00 p.m. on July 21, 2020, Employee #1 was transferring power lines from an old power pole to a newly installed one. During the process, the employee's lanyard came close enough to a live power line, resulting in an arc flash. The employee sustained second-degree burns on the areas of his body that made contact with the metal components of his safety harness. Emergency services were contacted, and the employee was transported to a medical facility for treatment and hospitalization.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical Burn, Harness, Metal, Power Lines

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1484946.015	30	M	Hospitalized injury

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