31.10.2019

Cable installer electrocuted

A man was electrocuted in Greenfield, Wisconsin, last week while working on overhead lines from a bucket truck.

On Tuesday 22nd of October Miguel Aburto, 37, was working for the Spectrum cable company and Tech Broadband Services, installing overhead cables at the rear of a large furniture store.
It seems that he inadvertently touched a power line and was electrocuted, a co-worker, 38, on the ground attempted to bring him down by was received a severe shock from getting too close to the truck. Other contractors working on site called the emergency services.

The emergency services arrived on the scene but had to wait for the power to be fully disconnected. We Energies responded quickly, and the injured man was rushed to hospital. We Energies
said: "Our sympathy goes out to the victims and their families. We are assisting authorities as they investigate this situation."
Spectrum cable company added: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims of today's accident. We are working closely with local authorities as they investigate this tragedy."
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The scene shortly after the emergency services arrived

Aburto was declared dead at the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office and OSHA are investigating.