# Second degree electrical burns at American Electric Power
> OSHA SIR `2015020498` · 2/17/2015 · MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree electrical burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Switchboards, switches, fuses
## Employer
- **Name:** American Electric Power
- **Location:** Mitchell Plant, MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA, 26041
- **NAICS:** 221112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On February 17, 2015, at approximately 5:30pm, an arc flash occurred while an employee rolled in a 4kv breaker to the Coal Yard Area. The employee received small first and second degree burns to his right and left hands.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*