Utility Worker Hospitalized After Electrocution on Revere Power Lines
- A 25-year-old Michels Power, Inc. employee sustained serious injuries after contacting a live wire while working on elevated power lines in Revere, Massachusetts.
- Coworkers rescued the worker from a safety harness, and an off-duty nurse used an Automated External Defibrillator on the scene.
- National Grid is currently investigating the electrical incident.
- The worker was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Washington Gas Worker Injured in Beltsville Pipeline Explosion
A Washington Gas employee sustained serious injuries on February 27, 2026, when a gas line exploded in Beltsville, Maryland.
The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. while the crew was repairing damage to a four-inch line caused by third-party excavation.
Officials evacuated the surrounding area and shut off local gas service to mitigate risks.
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS are investigating the cause of the ignition.
Worker Critically Injured in San Antonio Construction Site Explosion
- A construction worker sustained critical, life-threatening burn injuries following a transformer explosion in West San Antonio.
- The incident occurred at a work site in the 3900 block of Wiseman Boulevard near a gas tank.
- Emergency responders evacuated a nearby apartment complex as a safety precaution while the scene was secured.
- Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the equipment failure to identify underlying workplace safety hazards.