Construction worker dies after falling on transformer in Chennai
A 28-year-old construction worker from Jharkhand died in Chennai after accidentally falling from the second floor of a house onto an electricity transformer. The incident, which occurred on September 21, resulted in an electric shock and multiple injuries, leading to his death on Friday night after intensive treatment. Police reported he had consumed alcohol before losing his balance.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights critical concerns regarding workplace safety, particularly in construction, and the dangers posed by unprotected electrical infrastructure in urban environments.
A 28-year-old construction worker from Jharkhand died after he accidentally fell from the second floor of a house onto an electricity transformer near Padi on September 21.
He suffered an electric shock and multiple injuries in the fall.
According to the Korattur police, Sanjeev had consumed alcohol on the night of September 21.
He was allegedly standing near the staircase on the second floor when he lost his balance and fell onto a transformer nearby. He suffered an electric shock before falling to the ground.
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