Melbourne electrician dies while working under house


Thursday, 27 August, 2020

Melbourne electrician dies while working under house

WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the death of a self-employed electrician, who died while working at a property in Croydon on 18 August 2020. It is believed the 37-year-old man was electrocuted while working under the house. The fatality brings the number of deaths this year to 47, which is three more than at the same time last year.

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