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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.