Construction Electrocutions: Two workers were electrocuted Wednesday
afternoon on a Hixson job site. At 2:50 PM on 4/2/25, Green Shift crews
responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle after a mishap involving a
crane. One worker was on the ground spotting for the crane operator who was
maneuvering the boom and lifting hook at the time of the incident. The
overhaul hook ball came into contact with a high powered line, creating a
very dangerous situation. The entire crane was energized and the crane
operator was electrocuted, leaving him with significant injuries. The
ground attendant was also thrown back when he was electrocuted, causing
minor injuries. Both men were transported to the hospital. Firefighters
tended to the patients, secured the scene and notified the power company.
EPB responded to de-energize the crane and remove any dangers to the
surrounding neighborhood. Outriggers and grounding pads surrounding the
crane were smoldering so firefighters extinguished the small fire.
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