Duke Energy Ohio Inc.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CINCINNATI, OHIO
| Employer | Duke Energy Ohio Inc. | Report ID | 20231110435 |
| Address | 3330 Walworth Ave | City, State ZIP | CINCINNATI, OHIO 45226 |
| Event Date | November 13, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Natural gas |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1711389 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.11000, -84.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an underground gas main when natural gas ignited and an explosion and fire occurred. The employee sustained burns.
Incident Summary
On November 13, 2023, a worker at Duke Energy Ohio Inc. in CINCINNATI, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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