A tragic accident occurred in Sorriso, Brazil, where a 63-year-old man named Juraci Pereira was electrocuted while working on an excavator. The incident took place as he was attempting to adjust a part of the machine during the installation of pipes in drainage systems near a creek. The victim was not operating the excavator but was making adjustments when the machine inadvertently made contact with a high-voltage wire.

Reports by the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU) revealed that as Pereira lifted the excavator to get a better position, the equipment touched overhead electrical lines. The high tension in the wires resulted in a fatal electric shock as Pereira was leaning against the machine. Emergency teams arrived promptly, but unfortunately, they found him without vital signs and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

This incident sheds light on the safety risks associated with operating heavy machinery near overhead power lines. It raises concerns about workplace safety protocols and the need for stringent measures to prevent such accidents, which can have devastating effects on workers and their families. The community in Sorriso is mourning this tragic loss as investigations into the circumstances of the accident are likely to seek preventive measures for the future.