# Electrocutions, electric shocks at Foster Poultry Farms
> OSHA SIR `2017065278` · 6/9/2017 · FARMERVILLE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocutions, electric shocks
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less
- **Source:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** Foster Poultry Farms
- **Location:** 6648 Highway 15 N., FARMERVILLE, LOUISIANA, 71241
- **NAICS:** 311615
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee received an electric shock while troubleshooting a marinade injector machine. Moisture and water had entered the 220V plug on the side of the machine, causing an instant shock and partial right-side paralysis to the employee.

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