Contractor killed in Shoprite transformer explosion

[schumi]

An electrical contractor was killed and two colleagues seriously burnt when a transformer exploded and caught fire during an inspection at a Shoprite distribution warehouse in Cape Town on Tuesday.

The Shoprite Group said the explosion happened at its Cilmor Distribution Centre in Brackenfell.

“An electrical contractor tragically lost his life this morning in an explosion while inspecting an electrical transformer... Two other contractors suffered serious burn injuries and were rushed to hospital. A further four people are being treated for smoke inhalation‚” the group said in response to media enquiries.

“The fire that broke out as a result of the explosion was extinguished within an hour and was contained in a small area of the Returns Centre. A full investigation is under way to determine the cause of the explosion and extent of the damage. At this stage it seems that operations will not be affected for a prolonged period of time.”

More at: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...tor-killed-in-shoprite-transformer-explosion/

 

[sucked]

The Shoprite Group said the explosion happened at its Cilmor Distribution Centre in Brackenfell.

How ironic

 

[gregmcc]

Probably shorted out something he shouldn't have.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Bloody Decepticons...

 

[Temujin]

Shopwrong

 

[Flanders]

More than meets the eye.

 

[Sean008]

Shopwrong

Shopdead

RIP

 

[ponder]

...during an inspection at a Shoprite distribution warehouse in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Blame the DA!

 

[3WA]

Transformation in the workplace is killing people!

 

[ForceFate]

RIP and condolences to family and friends. Speedy recovery to the injured.