A fatal workplace incident occurred at a Twinsburg Township industrial park on January 10, 2025. At approximately 9:45 a.m., emergency services responded to a location in the 1600 block of Highland Road after receiving reports of an unresponsive person.
The incident involved a 35-year-old Cleveland man who had entered a tank to perform an air quality test. Two coworkers, who were monitoring him from outside the tank, noticed he had become unresponsive and attempted to help. They immediately contacted emergency services.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Twinsburg Fire Department arrived first on the scene, followed by specialized units including the Summit County HAZMAT Team and Technical Rescue Team. Unfortunately, the worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit have taken charge of the investigation. They are currently processing the scene and examining the circumstances surrounding this workplace fatality.
UPDATE FROM THE SUMMIT COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICEÂ
