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Iowa electrical lineman shocked on the job in Oklahoma

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November 3rd, 2020 by Ric Hanson

An Iowa electrical lineman is in critical condition after getting shocked on the job. KCCI says the MidAmerican Energy worker is in Oklahoma to help restore power after an historic ice storm last week. First responders said the lineman experienced a “very strong electrical shock.” The lineman is now in the hospital. Oklahoma City Fire said the worker was lowered by his own crew into a work bucket so firefighters could reach him. The man’s name has not been released.