Tragic Incident in South Carolina: Two Lives Lost as Scissor Lift Strikes Power Lines

Tragedy struck in North Charleston when two utility workers lost their lives after the scissor lift they were operating came into contact with live power lines, igniting a fire. This unfortunate incident occurred during the night of January 6.

According to local news outlets, witnesses reported that the two 25-year-old men were working without flashlights, relying solely on the dim light from a cell phone. A concerned bystander had warned them about their proximity to the overhead power lines, as detailed by the Post and Courier newspaper in a report.

Fire crews were dispatched to the scene but faced challenges in extinguishing the flames until Dominion Energy, the local power company, could cut off the electrical supply in the area. Once the power was shut down, firefighters were able to gain control of the fire, as reported by various news sources.

As of Tuesday, the identities of the men and the company they worked for had not been publicly disclosed, leaving uncertainty about whether they were independent contractors. A spokesperson from Dominion confirmed that the workers were not employees of the utility company.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently conducting an investigation into the incident, aiming to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragic event.

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Tragedy struck in North Charleston when two utility workers lost their lives after the scissor lift they were operating came into contact with live power lines, igniting a fire. This unfortunate incident occurred during the night of January 6.

According to local news outlets, witnesses reported that the two 25-year-old men were working without flashlights, relying solely on the dim light from a cell phone. A concerned bystander had warned them about their proximity to the overhead power lines, as detailed by the Post and Courier newspaper in a report.

Fire crews were dispatched to the scene but faced challenges in extinguishing the flames until Dominion Energy, the local power company, could cut off the electrical supply in the area. Once the power was shut down, firefighters were able to gain control of the fire, as reported by various news sources.

As of Tuesday, the identities of the men and the company they worked for had not been publicly disclosed, leaving uncertainty about whether they were independent contractors. A spokesperson from Dominion confirmed that the workers were not employees of the utility company.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently conducting an investigation into the incident, aiming to uncover the circumstances that led to this tragic event.

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