Ohio Edison Company
Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts — Electrocution, electric shock — WADSWORTH, OHIO
| Employer | Ohio Edison Company | Report ID | 20241110426 |
| Address | 9681 Silvercreek Rd. | City, State ZIP | WADSWORTH, OHIO 44281 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocution, electric shock | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Source, secondary source unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | 1788044 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.01000, -81.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A four-person crew was installing a conductor on a substation when one employee experienced an electric shock from induced voltage, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2024, a worker at Ohio Edison Company in WADSWORTH, OHIO suffered electrocution, electric shock to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts, with source, secondary source unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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