December 10, 2024

Worker seriously injured by electric shock

A worker on the ground was seriously injured when he received an electric shock from an energized aerial-lift truck while clearing trees December 10, 2024, in Newport, Tennessee. Jonathan Lane was walking around the truck when he came into contact with the truck after the truck’s boom had accidentally touched the power line. Co-workers performed CPR, and Lane was transferred to a local hospital by first responders. Lane is now on his feet, but will be off the job for six months, according to a WVLT/Gray Local Media report.

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