KERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA—
First Energy Pennsylvania Electric Company
Exposure to electricity unspecified · Electrical burns and electrocution
Final narrative
On September 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM, a five-person crew of line workers was installing new insulators on a transmission line that was de-energized and grounded. The injured employee was shocked by induced voltage and sustained burns to the palms of both hands.
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