Workplace accident during power grid maintenance
A serious workplace accident occurred in the area between the Dolno Ezerovo district of Burgas and the town of Kameno. The victim is a 53-year-old employee of the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), who was performing routine maintenance on the track.
The incident occurred around 10:40 a.m. as a result of an electrical spark, confirmed the director of the Labor Inspectorate in Burgas, Pavlin Vaskov.
Case details:
- Victim: 53-year-old man with many years of experience at the company.
- Cause: Electric shock while working on the power grid of the railway section.
- Condition: The worker was transported for specialized treatment to a hospital in Varna.
The Labor Inspectorate in Burgas is already taking the necessary actions to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to verify compliance with safety regulations when working with high voltage.