NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) - A roofer was seriously injured in Newington when he came into contact with an electrical wire while climbing a ladder.
Police say the man fell about 20 feet off the ladder after being shocked shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday. Officials say he is in critical condition at the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital.
The worker’s name hasn’t been released.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has sent a representative to the job site to investigate.
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