In February, a plumbing apprentice was working in a trench to connect a building’s fire fighting system to the mains supply. An 11,000 volt underground electrical main was uncovered in the trench, restricting the connection to the mains supply valve. The apprentice drilled into the 11,000 volt main via a hand held drill and a tech screw.
He sustained flash burns to his left arm and left leg.
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