# Electrical burns  any degree at EMG ELECTRIC, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2024054649` · 5/28/2024 · AUSTIN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), except finger(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns  any degree
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity  220 volts or less
- **Source:** Electrical wiring building or machine
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** EMG ELECTRIC, LLC
- **Location:** University of Texas, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78722
- **NAICS:** 238210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was installing a ceiling light and received an electric shock from a 110-volt live wire. The electricity entered their left hand and exited their left wrist. The employee suffered electrical burns to both hands on the top and the palm area.

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