Worker dies in electrocution Wednesday near Alexandria
September 27, 2017
A painter died Wednesday from electrocution after a metal ladder he was carrying struck a high-voltage wire, according to Fairfax police.
Ervin Marenco Andasol, 36, of Alexandria, was taken to a local hospital, where he died.
Marenco Andasol had been hired to paint an apartment complex in the 2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue. He was moving a ladder around the side of a building when it came into contact with a power line, according to the police statement
Fairfax detectives and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration responded to the scene to investigate.
(Updated 3:36 p.m.) HUNTINGTON, VA—Police are responding to the death of a worker in the Huntington area.
The incident happened in the 2800 block of Fairhaven Avenue, which appears to be a residential area.
Police tell Patch the worker was a painter contracted by the apartment building. The victim was on a ladder when coming into contact with a high-voltage power source. Ervin Marenco Andasol, 36, was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family has been notified.
The incident appears to be accidental, but police investigations have not yet confirmed.
Police have not identified the company he works for, or the apartment building. Patch will update this story as more information is expected to be released.