# Electrical burns, unspecified at Capital Electric
> OSHA SIR `2021043129` · 4/14/2021 · LOUISBURG, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Electric parts, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Capital Electric
- **Location:** 7964 W 295th St., LOUISBURG, KANSAS, 66053
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was part of a crew installing new electrical wiring. The employee's right hand came into contact with an energized part while his left hand was touching grounded hardware. He suffered electrical burns to three fingers on the right hand, as well as his left thumb and index finger.

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