# Third or fourth degree electrical burns at SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
> OSHA SIR `2021119838` · 11/12/2021 · DENVER, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree electrical burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
- **Location:** 4600 E STAPLETON DR SOUTH, DENVER, COLORADO, 80216
- **NAICS:** 493110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was in an aerial lift when he contacted a 13.2 kV power line with his back. He was shocked and suffered second- and third-degree burns to the back.

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