# Electrocutions, electric shocks at Sun Star Electric
> OSHA SIR `2015041641` · 4/1/2015 · LUBBOCK, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Nature of injury:** Electrocutions, electric shocks
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
- **Source:** Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
- **Secondary source:** Motors other than vehicle
## Employer
- **Name:** Sun Star Electric
- **Location:** 7722 W. 34th Street, LUBBOCK, TEXAS, 79407
- **NAICS:** 335312
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While removing a submersible motor from a hydro testing tank, an employee came into contact with the 3200-volt cord running from the motor to the Hipot/Megohmmeter, resulting in an electrical shock.

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