Contracted Enel Worker Dies During Network Upgrade in São Paulo’s Butantã
Police are investigating the case as an electric shock death with forensic results pending.
Overview
- A subcontracted employee died late Tuesday while working on an electrical network improvement project in the Butantã district of São Paulo.
- Samu confirmed the death at the scene, and Military Police responded to the incident.
- The 51st Police Department in Butantã is handling the investigation and awaits the on-site forensic examination.
- Enel expressed condolences and said it activated the partner company to provide support to the worker’s family.
- The company did not release the subcontractor’s name or the victim’s identity, and the incident occurred during a severe storm that cut power to tens of thousands of customers in the metro area.