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Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather
Man Fatally Electrocuted Working At Yale Golf Course ID'd As 54-Year-Old Grandfather Police have identified the man who was fatally electrocuted while working at the Yale Golf Course last month as a 54-year-old New Haven grandfather. Luís Alberto Marcatoma was working on a restoration project at the New Haven course on Aug. 21 when a downed power line electrocuted him, Yale Public Safety Chief Duane Lovello has said. It's unclear if the wire fell on him or if he stepped on it by mistake.   The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident. Lovello said last week the case remains under investigation. He did not respond to a follo…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police
Worker Electrocuted At AT&T Facility In Cambridge: Police A worker at an AT&T facility in Cambridge died after being electrocuted early Tuesday, Nov. 7, authorities said. Responding officers found a 44-year-old Sturbridge man lying on the ground at 250 Bent St. around 8:30 a.m., according to Cambridge Police. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of this contractor’s employee, and our thoughts are with this person’s family, friends and colleagues," an AT&T spokesperson told the Daily Voice. "We’re working closely with investigators and th…

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by Khier Casino
News
Feds Cite Litchfield County Company For 48 Safety, Health Violations After Employee’s Death Feds Cite Litchfield County Company For 48 Safety, Health Violations After Employee’s Death
Feds Cite Litchfield County Company For 48 Safety, Health Violations After Employee’s Death A Connecticut company has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 48 safety violations after an employee was electrocuted and died. The incident took place in Litchfield County at PM Engineered Solutions Inc. when an employee of the metal fabrication company was electrocuted in July while repairing a portable water heater in Watertown.  An inspection by OSHA found that the company lacked safeguards to protect employees against electrocution, as well as mechanical, chemical, fall, and other electrical hazards, said the US Department of Labor. OSHA cited…

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by Kathy Reakes