Ramraj Palakhadari who died on Friday in an electrocution incident at Foulis was described by a co-worker as a joy to work with.
The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has launched a probe into the death of the mechanic at Foulis after he was electrocuted by a high voltage wire. According a release from the ministry, the investigation is being led by OSH Officer, Johana Vaughn, who is being assisted by OSH Officer, Ray Hosannah.
The incident occurred just outside SE Auto Sale and Spare Parts, at Lot 21 Public Road, Foulis, East Coast Deme-rara, at around 7:39 am. Palakhadari, 32, a part-time bodywork mechanic of the company, was electrocuted after the boom of the crane he was moving, came into contact with an overhead high voltage wire.
Upon observing what had happened, the owner of the company attempted to remove Palakhadari from the vehicle and he too suffered an electric shock and had to be taken to receive medical attention.
The police, EMTs, and Guyana Power and Light personnel, were subsequently informed of the incident and attended the scene.
A source at S.E Auto Sales described Palakhadari as a joy to be around and a loving person. “He was an all-rounder, a champion not a worker.”
