Revere, MA (March 2, 2026) – A 25-year-old man was injured Saturday afternoon, February 28, after coming into contact with a live power line while working on elevated electrical equipment on Railroad Avenue in Revere.
Emergency units responded around 1:24 p.m. after reports of an apparent electrocution. When responders arrived, they found the worker on the ground behind the property near the railroad tracks at the Park North Boston lot.
Preliminary information indicates the man was working on elevated power lines when he made contact with a live wire, causing a loud electrical discharge. He was briefly suspended by his safety harness before coworkers safely lowered him to the ground.
Access to the injured worker was initially blocked by a secured chain-link fence topped with barbed and concertina wire. Responders cut through the fence to reach the man.
A bystander who identified herself as a nurse climbed over the fence using a snow pile and assisted the worker while requesting an automated external defibrillator. She remained with him until emergency crews arrived.
The man was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition. The incident also caused a power outage in the surrounding area, with service restored around 3 p.m.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the injured worker as he recovers.
Why Electrical Contact Injuries Can Be Extremely Dangerous
Electrical contact injuries occur when a person comes into direct or indirect contact with an energized power source. High-voltage lines, such as those used for utility transmission or distribution, carry significant electrical energy that can cause severe harm in a fraction of a second.
When electricity passes through the body, it can disrupt the heart’s rhythm, damage internal organs, and cause serious burns at the entry and exit points. Even brief contact with a high-voltage source can result in loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest.
Workers who operate near elevated power lines often rely on specialized safety equipment such as insulated tools, harnesses, and protective gear. These measures help reduce risk, but contact with energized wires remains a serious hazard in electrical maintenance and construction work.
Rapid medical response and immediate first aid are critical when electrical injuries occur, as early care can improve recovery outcomes.
