Electrician dies at Disney complex in Fla. after being injured while installing transformer
By APSaturday, July 10, 2010
Electrician working at Disney complex in Fla. dies
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Authorities say an electrician working at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Florida has died after being seriously injured while installing a temporary transformer.
Osceola County sheriff’s officials say 50-year-old Steven Snyder of Davenport was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a hospital Friday.
Snyder worked for Buena Vista Construction Company. Disney says he was installing the transformer to supply power to a tent that was under construction. A Disney spokeswoman said the company is grieving with Snyder’s family, friends and co-workers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified and authorities are investigating.
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