# Amputations involving bone loss at Shelton Energy Solutions, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2025043980` · 4/29/2025 · WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 amputation, 1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Amputations involving bone loss
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity  greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
- **Secondary source:** Arc rated and insulating apparel, gloves
## Employer
- **Name:** Shelton Energy Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** 2204 FM55, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS, 75165
- **NAICS:** 237130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee contacted a live power line and the case of a transformer at the same time and sustained an electrical shock that resulted in the amputation of both hands. Personal protective equipment (rubberized gloves) was not worn at the time.

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