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Incident: Electric Mishap Causes Injuries at Ohligs Wastewater Treatment Facility, Two Employees Reported to Be Hurt

Emergency services rushed to a treatment plant on Border Street, Ohligs, at approximately 2:10 PM on a Sunday afternoon. Two employees had suffered electric shocks near a technical installation, prompting an operations technician to quickly shut down the system. A doctor was called to the scene...

Two individuals sustained injuries in an electrical mishap at the Ohligs wastewater treatment...
Two individuals sustained injuries in an electrical mishap at the Ohligs wastewater treatment facility

Incident: Electric Mishap Causes Injuries at Ohligs Wastewater Treatment Facility, Two Employees Reported to Be Hurt

In the heart of Ohligs, a distressing incident unfolded at the local wastewater treatment plant on the border street. At approximately 2 PM, an accident occurred involving two employees, who suffered electric shocks while working in a technical facility.

Upon receiving the alarm, the fire department and emergency services swiftly responded to the scene. Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the employees were minor, and both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for further monitoring.

A doctor assessed the employees at the scene, and immediate action was taken to de-energize the facility by the operations technician. Despite the best efforts on-site, the cause of the accident remained undetermined.

Thankfully, the fire department was not required to intervene, and the incident did not escalate further. The search results do not provide information on the identity of the operating technician who switched off the affected device.

In light of the incident, the Occupational Safety Authority has launched a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and any potential safety measures that could have prevented this unfortunate event. The authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees at the wastewater treatment plant.

As the investigation continues, the community of Ohligs stands in solidarity with the affected employees, hoping for their swift and full recovery. The wastewater treatment plant has assured the public that they are cooperating fully with the authorities and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for their employees and the community.

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