A public servant at the Worker Agency in Recanto das Emas, Federal District, Brazil, experienced a serious incident on the morning of October 12, when she received an electric shock while attempting to retrieve paper from a printer. The shock occurred when she came into contact with an electronic device that was wet, presumably due to moisture from a leaking rain gutter resulting from recent heavy rainfall. This incident led her to hit her head and subsequently have convulsions, prompting the call for emergency services.

The Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico, Trabalho e Renda (Sedet) confirmed the events and stated that the woman was quickly attended to by the emergency medical service (SAMU), which transported her to the local emergency care unit (UPA) in Recanto das Emas. Although she received medical attention, the current state of her health has not been disclosed, leaving concerns about her recovery and potential long-term effects.

In response to the incident, Sedet has initiated an inspection of the electrical installations and equipment at the agency, enlisting a maintenance team to assess the conditions that led to the accident. The agency suspects that both the floor and the equipment were wet due to a significant leak that could not handle the recent heavy rains. The incident raises important questions about workplace safety and the adequacy of maintenance protocols in government facilities, highlighting the need for improved safety measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.