Plumber electrocuted while working in flooded basement of Detroit apartment complex

[brother]

Some one asked me what could they have done to prevent this. Sorry for his family and loss of life. Whats your take on it? should electricians be called out for floodings in basements as well as the plumbers?

Plumber electrocuted while working in flooded basement of Detroit apartment complex

A plumber snaking a drain in a flooded basement was electrocuted when he came into contact with an electrical supply on Detroit’s west side, authorities said on Tuesday evening.

www.audacy.com

 

[Eddie702]

If the basement was flooded prior to his entry someone should have pulled the meter or killed power. But according to the article it sounded like the water came in while he was working there. Sad. Could probably have been avoided.

 

[ramsy]

Body couldn't be removed until utility shutdown power, which energized 3-4ft of flood water.

Dwelling service is a boobytrap & contagious pathogen risk, but never realized basements were such a death trap.