# Third or fourth degree electrical burns at CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2015031536` · 3/27/2015 · COLUMBUS, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree electrical burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
- **Source:** Electric parts, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Switchboards, switches, fuses
## Employer
- **Name:** CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC.
- **Location:** 4600 International Gateway, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43215
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee experienced a shock and arc flash when cleaning the inside of electrical gear that was believed to be shut off. The employee received second and third degree burns on the face, hands, and arms.

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