Palo Seco man electrocuted by illegal connection to Heritage power supply

A 34- year-old Palo Seco man was electrocuted at his home on Boxing Day after touching a live electrical cable illegally connected to a Heritage Petroleum power supply.

The dead man who was not identified lived at Rifle Range, according to a statement from the company.

The statement said the man was killed after touching a live electrical line from an illegal connection from a Heritage Petroleum low voltage power line to his home.

On Saturday at around 11.30 am, company officials received reports of a tragic loss and visited the scene.

Officials from TT Electricity Commission, a district medical officer and police were also called in.

“The dangers of illegal electrical connections have been the focus of several notices in the print media,” the release said.

“The company also maintains field signage and has issued warning letters and disconnects persons engaging in this risky practice.”

The release said Heritage was saddened by the tragedy and will continue to discourage people from establishing illegal electrical connections from the company’s grid.

“It is our sincere hope that no such loss of life will ever occur in the future,” it said.

“The company would like to express its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.”