Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — CLEVELAND, Ohio
| Employer | Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company |
| Address | 4465 Johnston Pkwy |
| City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, Ohio 44109 |
| Report ID | 2015085502 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2015 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns |
| Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Electric parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 |
| Inspection # | 1085021 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43706, -81.57944 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a voltage check on a 277 volt meter base on a transformer. The employee made contact with an energized conductor and the grounded enclosure, causing an arc flash. The employee received 2nd degree burns to the torso and abdomen. The employee was wearing arc rated clothing.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2015, a worker at Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company in CLEVELAND, Ohio suffered second degree electrical burns to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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