Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Electrical burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at West River Electric Association, Inc., 15571 South Antelope Creek Road, RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 57702
on , Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
A two-person crew was replacing a 100-amp meter loop with a 200-amp meter loop. One employee was securing the meter to a power pole; the other was measuring the length of lead needed to secure the loop to the transformer. At least one of the leads either came in contact with or arced on the jumper from the primary overhead line to the transformer. The employee securing the meter suffered a 14-kilovolt shock, receiving an entrance wound in the hand, an exit wound in the buttocks, and burns to the arm and other areas.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Power lines, transformers, convertors