See full statement from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, a team from Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) responded to an emergency report received from a customer in Charity.
Upon arrival at the location, GPL personnel were informed by residents that, prior to their arrival, a male individual who was operating a Hiab truck beneath a 13.8kV transmission line was reportedly electrocuted and was subsequently transported to the hospital for medical attention.
A preliminary assessment conducted by GPL revealed no damage to the electricity network, and the machinery involved was removed from the site. The GPL team subsequently visited the Charity Police Station, where they were advised that an official report had already been lodged regarding the incident.
GPL’s Occupational Health and Safety Department, along with a team from the Ministry of Labour and Manpower, will be conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
This incident marks the second fatality within two weeks involving Hiab operations near electrical infrastructure. The first incident occurred on January 26, 2026, involving a contractor of One Communications (formerly GTT), who reportedly came into contact with the magnetic field of 69kV Line in the vicinity of Owen Street, Kitty.
GPL once again strongly urges all contractors, operators, and members of the public to seek the necessary permission and ensure proper supervision before undertaking any work in close proximity to GPL’s electricity network, as a critical safety measure.
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