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Man electrocuted in crane accident – ​​All-rounder

Working with Ramraj Palakhadari, who died in an electrocution in Foulis on Friday, was described by a colleague as a joy.

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division has opened an investigation into the death of the Foulis mechanic who was electrocuted by a high-voltage power cable. According to a department press release, the investigation is being led by OSH Officer Johana Vaughn, who is being assisted by OSH Officer Ray Hosannah.

The incident occurred at about 7:39am just outside SE Auto Sale and Spare Parts, Lot 21 Public Road, Foulis, East Coast Deme-rara. Palakhadari, 32, a body mechanic working for the company on a part-time basis, was electrocuted when the boom of the crane he was operating came into contact with a high-tension power line.