Fall on same level, n.e.c. · Electrical burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Drillworx Directional Drilling, LLC, 6501 Guy Fuller Drive, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73159
on — Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
An employee opened an electrical switching cubicle with 7,200-volt electrical lines to repair a dead line. He lost his footing and fell forward into the electrical switching cubicle, making contact with the energized electrical lines. He received electrical burns to his left arm and left knee, requiring hospitalization.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
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