Electrical fatalities 2007–08

There have been four electrical related fatalities in Queensland from 1 July 2007 to 31 March 2008.

In November 2007 an electrical worker performing tests to ascertain the cause of a reported electric shock at a building site contacted an energised roof and building scaffolding.
In January 2008 a farmer received a fatal electric shock when one side of a spray boom was raised and contacted high voltage overhead powerlines.
In January 2008 an unlicensed electrical worker was working on a lighting circuit in a shop when he received a fatal electric shock.
In February 2008, one man died and a co-worker received a shock when a post hole auger penetrated the heavy duty underground conduit and the insulation of live consumer mains.

Remember, stay safe. Don’t work live!

Last updated 3 October 2008

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