JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA—
J. Sterling Quality Roofing, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Electrical burns, unspecified
Final narrative
Two employees were installing shingles on a new house when they were struck by lighting. They were hospitalized with burns.
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