# Electrical burns, unspecified at Ameren Illinois
> OSHA SIR `2021076100` · 7/23/2021 · CAMBRIA, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Switchboards, switches, fuses
## Employer
- **Name:** Ameren Illinois
- **Location:** 1103 South Maple St, CAMBRIA, ILLINOIS, 62915
- **NAICS:** 221121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A substation employee was removing bolts from a recloser bushing. The employee's hand made contact with an energized wire, causing electrical burns to the employee's hand and leg.

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