ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A West Penn Power lineman in Florida helping to restore power after Hurricane Irma was injured Wednesday.
According to NBC affiliate WFLA, a 53-year-old man was shocked around 3:30 p.m.
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Meyers told Channel 11 the lineman is among 40 West Penn Power workers sent to Florida, which have been primarily focused on restoring service to customers on the Gulf Coast.
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Todd Meyers, a spokesman for West Penn Power, told WFLA one of its linemen, who he did not identify, came in contact with a live line and was hurt.
WFLA reports the lineman was transported to a burn unit, where his condition is unknown.
Meyers also told WFLA the linemen have been working very hard to restore power and stressed the company has a high focus on safety.