AdvertisementA scaffolder who suffered a severe electric shock on-site in West Auckland, New Zealand has come off life support despite suffering horrific injuries. Jahden Nelson, 28, remains in ICU at the Middlemore Hospital having suffered severe burns, the amputation of both arms and failing kidney’s requiring dialysis every two days. The power lines company known as Vector confirmed a “close approach consent” was issued to Nelson’s employer, Supercity Scaffolding. “This is a standard process in the construction industry and is required for anyone working next to power lines. Once it has been issued, it is up to the company to manage within those parameters, maintaining safe distances from the power lines.

Source: Stuff May 06, 2022 11:08 UTC