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Incident involving electrical mishap leaves two individuals hurt at the Ohligs wastewater treatment facility

Emergency services mobilized at Ohligs sewage treatment plant on the border road around 2:10 PM after two workers suffered electric shocks near a technical setup. A quick-thinking operations technician cut off the power supply. On-site medical examinations revealed that both employees had only...

Mishap occurs at Ohligs wastewater treatment facility, resulting in two individuals sustaining...
Mishap occurs at Ohligs wastewater treatment facility, resulting in two individuals sustaining electrical injuries.

Incident involving electrical mishap leaves two individuals hurt at the Ohligs wastewater treatment facility

In the heart of Ohligs, an unexpected incident unfolded at a local wastewater treatment plant situated on Border Street.

At around 2 PM, a call was made to the fire department and emergency services, reporting an incident at the facility. Upon arrival, it was confirmed that two employees had suffered electric shocks near a technical facility within the plant.

Fortunately, both employees were only slightly injured. Immediately, a doctor examined them on-site to assess their condition. Realising the gravity of the situation, the employees were then taken to the hospital for further monitoring.

The operations technician at the scene quickly de-energized the technical facility to prevent any further incidents.

The exact nature of the electric shocks and the cause of the accident could not be determined on-site. However, an investigation has been initiated by the Occupational Safety Authority to delve deeper into the matter.

The fire department, having assessed the situation, decided that no further action was required.

The investigation will likely focus on the technical facility and the conditions surrounding the accident. Once the investigation is complete, findings will be released to provide a clearer understanding of what transpired.

The welfare of the employees involved remains the top priority, and the community is encouraged to stay informed as more details become available.

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