TAMPA, FLORIDA—
Tampa Electric Company
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts · Electrocution, electric shock
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Tampa Electric Company, Green Pine Lane and Cross Creek Boulevard, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33647 on — Electrocution, electric shock, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
Employees were preparing to replace a primary electrical cable. While two of the employees were working to remove the cable on one side of a switchgear, they came into contact with a wrench and the outside part of the switchgear. One employee suffered an electrical shock.
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