PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA—
G & F Manufacturing, Inc
Direct exposure to electricity 220 volts or less · Electrocution, electric shock
Final narrative
An employee was servicing a pool heater and was electrocuted when their right elbow came into contact with a 220-volt electrical line.
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