# Electrical burns, unspecified at KIAMICHI ELECTRIC  COOPERATIVE INC.
> OSHA SIR `2017054592` · 5/20/2017 · EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Electrical burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
- **Source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** KIAMICHI ELECTRIC  COOPERATIVE INC.
- **Location:** 119 Mainsail Road, EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA, 74432
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were replacing a transformer to restore power to a residence. During the process, one of the employees came in contact with an energized line. An electrical current entered his right hand and exited his right knee, causing severe burns.

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