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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100065192 - Ohio Edison Co Medina Line Shop
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Ohio Edison Co Medina Line Shop
543 Lake Road
Medina, OH 44256
Mailing Address:
Ohio Edison Co 76 So Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360542369 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO OPEN A 69-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE BETWEEN TWO SUBSTATIONS. AS HE OPENED THE MANUAL SWITCH HANDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POLE (GROUND LEVEL), A FAULT OCCURRED IN THE SWITCH AT THE TOP OF THE POLE. CURRENT PASSED THROUGH A #6A COPPER-CLAD METAL GROUND WIRE THAT WAS BONDED TO THE SWITCH HANDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POLE. THE FAULT PASSED ENOUGH CURRENT TO ENERGIZE THE SWITCH HANDLE AND ELECTROCUTE THE EMPLOYEE.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100065192 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |