MODESTO, CA -- A City of Modesto employee was electrocuted while on the job and city officials confirm the employee of six years has died.
It was a tragic work-related accident that took the life of Tyrone Hairston on Floyd and Roselle avenues.
Now, candles and flowers stand near where Cal/OSHA says he was electrocuted while installing a street light on Monday.
In a statement to FOX40, the City of Modesto spokesman said Hairston was proud of his work as an electrician assistant and had a high work ethic. The city manager said in a statement:
“This incident is a tragic reminder of the hazards some of our employees face in the field, and underscores the criticality of our maintenance work.”
Employees with the City of Modesto and his family are devastated. They say he was the kind of guy who helped anyone in need and greeted everyone with a smile.
Cal/OSHA says they are now investigating and add, “Cal/OSHA has six months to issue citations for any violations of workplace safety.” A spokesman said the cause of the accident will be made available when their inspection is complete.
The city manager ended his statement with, "We thrive under a culture of supporting one another, and should take this opportunity to show care for those around us."
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City of Modesto Employee Killed on Job Repairing Streetlight
MODESTO, Calif. (April 10, 2018) — A city of Modesto employee identified as Tyrone Hairston, 30, was electrocuted late Monday morning as he performed maintenance on a streetlight at the intersection of Floyd and Roselle avenues, according to the Modesto Bee.
The article stated that the streetlight had not been mounted on its base. It was unclear whether or not the employee had been elevated or at ground level as he worked on the streetlight.
The man, who was employed as an Electricion Assistant I, was transported to a hospital, but he later died of his injuries.
The fatality is under investigation by Cal/OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Modesto Electrocution Investigation
At this time, we do not know exactly what happened to lead to this man’s death. Was the employee properly trained and supervised to conduct the work he was doing at the time of the incident? Was there negligence on the part of the city or another entity that contributed to or caused the electrocution? Were all precautions made to ensure the safety or this employee?
If you, or your loved one, have been a victim of electric shock or electrocution, and you are unsure of what steps to take, we encourage you to call Johnson Attorneys Group to help you. We will guide you every step of the way and bring our expertise to your case. Contact our experienced Modesto California personal injury attorneys today at 855-703-4186 for a free consultation.