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August 2, 2006

Verizon worker dies after suffering electrical shock

The Verizon worker who was severely injured on July 18 while working from a bucket truck on a utility line in South Providence died yesterday, according to Verizon.

Joseph Allard, a splice service technician, suffered an electrical shock and was burned when the bucket apparently made contact with an electric power line in front of 78 Oxford St. on that July afternoon.

“On behalf of all Verizon employees, we want to offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to his family and colleagues,” the company said in a statement issued this morning.

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 11:00 AM | Permalink

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