# Electrical burns  any degree at Rosendin Electric, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2024042991` · 4/4/2024 · EL CAMPO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), finger(s)  unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns  any degree
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure to electric arc
- **Source:** Solar panels
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Rosendin Electric, Inc.
- **Location:** 11000 CR 403, EL CAMPO, TEXAS, 77437
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an open circuit at the solar panel power generating area. When he disconnected the connectors from the power generating panel an arc flash occurred., causing third-degree burns to the tops and palms of each of his hands.

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