# Electrocutions, electric shocks at Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2020032922` · 3/31/2020 · LOWER SALEM, OHIO
## 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 lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** Washington Electric Cooperative, Inc
- **Location:** 36200 Paw Paw Rd, LOWER SALEM, OHIO, 45745
- **NAICS:** 221118
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While replacing electric insulators, a lineman came into contact with an energized line. The current entered the lineman's hand and exited through his back.

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