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West Point man injured after arm touches transformer | Fremont

A northeast Nebraska man is recovering after being injured while restoring power to a town Wednesday.

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said a licensed contractor from West Point was in Hickman, trying to resolve a power outage, when his arm touched a transformer and shocking him with 7,200 volts. Electric power fitting

West Point man injured after arm touches transformer | Fremont

The man, in his 60s, was flown to CHI Health Saint Elizabeth in Lincoln.

West Point man injured after arm touches transformer | Fremont

Steel Structure Sheriff’s officials said the man was burned, but is expected to survive.