# Electrocution, electric shock at Entergy Louisiana
> OSHA SIR `2024043389` · 4/18/2024 · WILSON, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocution, electric shock
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity  greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
- **Secondary source:** Utility poles
## Employer
- **Name:** Entergy Louisiana
- **Location:** 6620 Hickory St, WILSON, LOUISIANA, 70789
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While disconnecting a service line, an employee was struck in the neck by an energized line (8000V) due to a fallen pole and they were electrocuted.

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