A worker received an electric shock when he touched a boom on a lifting device. The ground wire had become detached. It was a hot day, so his skin was sweaty and moist, making it easy to conduct current. He received a jolt of about 20 to 25 amps, which caused him to vomit and choke. His heart began to beat erratically, and he was not able to breathe because his tongue blocked his air passage. It is possible his life could have been saved if fellow workers had a basic understanding of first aid. If someone had been able to […]
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