Electrician dies after electrocution

Thursday, 28 October, 2021

WorkSafe Victoria has reported that a 40-year-old electrician has died in a workplace incident at a Pakenham restaurant.

It is understood the electrician was installing a light when he was electrocuted at about 5:50 pm on Tuesday 26 October.

WorkSafe is investigating.

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