WHARTON, TEXAS·
Cekra Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Third or fourth degree electrical burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Cekra Inc., 411 W. Colorado Street, WHARTON, TEXAS 77488 on , Third or fourth degree electrical burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
Two employees were using a manlift to paint the bridge approximately 30 feet above the ground with an identified, energized, electrical power line running parallel to the bridge containing 12,000 volts of electricity. Either the manlift basket made contact with the electrical power line or the power line arched and made contact with the manlift basket resulting in injury to one of the employees. The employee suffered first and third degree electrical burns to his right arm, stomach and back.
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