# Electrical burns and electrocution at ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.
> OSHA SIR `2024054177` · 5/13/2024 · ATLANTA, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Body systems and other part(s) of body
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns and electrocution
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity  greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Railroad tracks
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** ALSTOM TRANSPORTATION INC.
- **Location:** 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Concourse E, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30320
- **NAICS:** 541614
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On May 13, 2024, an employee was performing maintenance at/near the train rail when he came in contact with the live rail line resulting in the loss of consciousness and a burn to his right hand.

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