EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has opened an investigation into El Paso Electric following an incident on Wednesday, April 15, causing injuries to two employees.

As KTSM 9 News previously reported, one employee was airlifted, and another was transported with injuries after an incident that left over 5,000 of customers in East El Paso without power.

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According to a statement by EPE, two employees were hurt during work activities.

“OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages,” read part of the inspection detail by OSHA.

As of this reporting, both employees are receiving appropriate medical care.

“Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citations upon issuance,” according to OSHA.

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