Man ‘electrocuted’ in tragic accident
A HEALTH and safety investigation has been launched following the death of an electrician who was killed while carrying out a routine job yesterday.
It was thought Christopher Partridge, aged 55, from Northampton, was electrocuted as he fixed a street light inside the entrance of Blisworth Park, a mobile home site in Blisworth Arm.
He fell from a ladder yesterday lunchtime and hit his head on the ground, where he was pronounced dead by police.
Police cordoned off the area while representatives from Environmental Health and the Health and Safety Executive began an investigation.
The man had been an electrician for 15 years on-and-off at the site, which houses around 80 homes.
Detective Sergeant Tony Barsby, in charge at the scene, said: “The deceased was an electrician and had been working with another man who was holding the bottom of the ladder at the time.
“He had gone up the ladder to repair a light, when for reasons unknown, the light sparked and electrocuted him. He fell down and hit his head on the kerb.
“We are treating it as non-suspicious. It was a tragic accident.”
South Northants Council confirmed that an investigation into the death is now being carried out.
A spokesman said: “We are carrying out an investigation into this tragic incident and our heartfelt thoughts go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
“The investigation involves taking witness statements, assessing what happened and making sure the site is immediately safe.
“Our priority is to make sure this does not happen again, determine if there was a breach of any health and safety laws, and implement our enforcement policy if necessary.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
A shocked resident said the death was likely to upset neighbours who had grown close with the park’s staff.
Janet Smith, aged 48, said: “It’s awful news.
“We are a close community here, and it is a lovely quiet area.
“This is a real shock and it will be very saddening to all the neighbours here.”
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Sara Martin
Friday, January 7, 2011 at 11:58 AMvery sad,did not know him and his family,but my thoughts go out to his family at this sad time.
blizzy boy
Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 04:21 PMSOUTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL! QUOTE:"Our priority is to make sure this does not happen again, determine if there was any BREACH OF HEALTH AND SAFETY LAWS and IMPLEMENT our ENFORCEMENT POLICY if NECESSARY" does that mean if there was a breach of health and safety South Northants COUNCIL will SUE the poor man.As i've allready commented i knew Chris and he was very professional in his work more than can be said for SOUTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL.
blizzy boy
Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 08:24 AMVery sad i knew chris very well and also worked with him my heart goes out to his daughter and all his family R.I.P mate
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