# Electrocutions, electric shocks at West Oak Hospital
> OSHA SIR `2016065837` · 6/29/2016 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocutions, electric shocks
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less
- **Source:** Medical machinery and equipment, except x-ray
## Employer
- **Name:** West Oak Hospital
- **Location:** 6500 Hornwood Drive, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77074
- **NAICS:** 622210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee plugged the blood pressure machine into the wall outlet and received an electrical shock.

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