A 40-year-old plumber was electrocuted when he contacted frayed wires on his work light. The victim was installing plumbing at a home remodeling site. To reroute a copper water line for the sink, he had to crawl under the house, carrying his small tool box and a 120-volt halogen work light. He'd been under the home for only a short period when the owner of the house heard his muffled screams. The owner called 911. When the paramedics found the victim, he was lying on top of the electrical extension cord with his face and shoulder resting on the work light. […]
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