Man, 24, is electrocuted at a Sydney worksite after putting a metal pole against live electrical wires – as another employee suffers severe burns
- A 24-year-old roofing contractor has died after being electrocuted on a work site
- The man is believed to have touched live wires with a conductive metal pole
- Four other workers were on the roof at the time, all of which were safely rescued
A roofing contractor has died after being electrocuted at a factory southwest of Sydney.
Emergency services attending the work site about 2pm on Monday believe the man placed a metal pole against live electrical wires.
Five men were on the metal roof of the construction site at the time of the incident, with four men needing to be examined by paramedics.
A man has died and four others trapped on a metal roof after a contractor was electrocuted
New South Wales Fire and Rescue Services freed four of the men from the roof of the factory, while a 24-year-old remained, unable to be freed until the power was turned off because he was still holding the conductive metal pole.
Three of the four men saved and assessed by paramedics did not require further treatment, while one was taken to Liverpool Hospital.
He was treated with serious burns to his leg after trying to help his mate.
The 24-year-old was recovered after power to the building was disconnected, however, he was unable to be revived and pronounced dead at the scene.
A massive rescue operation was launched by authorities to get four others off the metal roof
The deceased contractor's family was seen at the factory a short time later.
A crime scene has been established and Work Cover NSW officers will assist with police inquiries.
A report with be prepared for the Coroner.
