a crane operator at the Dixie Flyover highway construction site was also injured by lightning.
“The crane operator was working a remote-control device that was attached to the crane,” Deerfield Beach Fire-Rescue Chief Chad Brocato said. “The crane was struck by lightning and current traveled down it and struck the operator.”
Brocato said the crane operator suffered burns to his abdomen and right arm.
“He is in stable condition for the most part. Other than having first-degree burns, there was no blistering,” Brocato said. The unidentified man was taken to North Broward Medical Center for treatment.
He is an employee of Cone & Graham, lead contractor at the Flyover site
August 15th, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Holy crap, is he okay?!