# Electrical burns, unspecified at Fannin Electric Cooperative
> OSHA SIR `2017076894` · 7/24/2017 · BONHAM, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** Fannin Electric Cooperative
- **Location:** 1530 Silo road, BONHAM, TEXAS, 75418
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee climbed an electric distribution power pole with climbing hooks, a belt, and harnesses while carrying electric line repair tools. The employee came in direct contact with an energized electric distribution powerline conductor and was shocked, suffering burns to the right arm, chest, abdomen, both legs, and both feet.

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