Lightning — Harris, Texas
2018-10-22 · near East Haven, Harris, Texas
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A roofer was installing metal paneling to a commercial building under construction. Lightning struck the employee, resulting in electrocution and blunt force head trauma based on OSHA report.
Wider weather episode
Lightning struck a construction worker who died from electrocution and blunt force trauma.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 863758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.