For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 1, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Georgetown Fire Department Responds to UFP Technologies After Worker Suffers Electric Shock

GEORGETOWN – Chief Fred Mitchell reports that the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a business in town this morning after a man suffered an electric shock.

Around 9:20 a.m., Georgetown Fire received a report that a person had possibly been electrocuted at UFP Technologies, 172 East Main St.

Georgetown’s Engine 1, Ambulance and Car 1 responded to the scene. They were met by a 45-year-old male service technician at UFP. He reported that while working on a machine he suffered an electric shock.

The man was transported by ambulance to Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. No other injuries were reported.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified of the incident.

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