# Electrical burns, unspecified at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
> OSHA SIR `2016032118` · 3/10/2016 · LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Lamps, light fixtures
## Employer
- **Name:** Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
- **Location:** 4300 W. 7TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, 72205
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was installing an LED light fixture in the light circuit when he was shocked. He suffered burns to his left and right hands, broken ribs, a head laceration, and a possible fractured rib. The light circuit was not locked out and personal protection equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.

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