Duke Energy Ohio
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — PLEASANT PLAIN, OHIO
| Employer | Duke Energy Ohio | Report ID | 2020099211 |
| Address | 8786 Morrow Rossburg Road | City, State ZIP | PLEASANT PLAIN, OHIO 45162 |
| Event Date | September 28, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221118 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.30000, -84.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A lineman contacted an energized 7,200 single-phase line while pulling copper ground wire. The employee received an electric shock resulting in burns to the right shoulder, neck, chest, shin and thigh.
Incident Summary
On September 28, 2020, a worker at Duke Energy Ohio in PLEASANT PLAIN, OHIO suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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