# Electrocutions, electric shocks at E-J Electric Installation Co.
> OSHA SIR `2015097204` · 9/30/2015 · NEW YORK, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocutions, electric shocks
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** E-J Electric Installation Co.
- **Location:** 350 5th Avenue, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10118
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An additional 480V service for a step-up transformer was being installed. When the circuit was tested, an arc flash occurred, resulting in lacerations to the employee's hand.

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