Laborer Electrocuted by 7,200-Volt Overhead Power Line One laborer was electrocuted and two others were injured when a boom crane with an attached auger accidentally came into contact with a 7,200-volt overhead power line running above a materials storage yard. The victim was helping to guide an auger that was being loaded onto the truck by a crane mounted on that truck. The victim was holding on to the auger when the boom or the load line came into contact with the power line. This sent the electric current through the victim's body. Two other workers assisting the victim were also […]
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