# Electrocutions, electric shocks at LG Hausys America, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018066495` · 6/29/2018 · ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocutions, electric shocks
## Cause
- **Event:** Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Machinery, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
## Employer
- **Name:** LG Hausys America, Inc.
- **Location:** 310 LG Drive SE, ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30103
- **NAICS:** 327991
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was carrying an extension receptacle outlet (240 V) up a flight of process equipment stairs. The receptacle contacted the stair handrail at which time the employee experienced an electrical shock for an extended period of time.

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