Lawncare workers injured by power lines

PALM BEACH, Fla. - A close call on Palm Beach after two lawn care workers were shocked by power lines.

"The biggest takeaway we have from this, it's a preventable tragedy," said division chief Sean Baker with Palm Beach Fire Rescue.

Around 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Baker said a lawn maintenance worker was atop a ladder trimming hedges at a home on the 600 block of S. County road when he accidentally touched a nearby power line.

"He was cutting something with the tool and as he lifted the tool up, he came in contact with the line," said Baker. "When he came into contact with that power line, he fell down off the ladder."

Witnesses and paramedics had to perform CPR on the man, both on the scene and while he was being transported to St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach. His condition is unknown at this time.

"His partner who was holding the ladder also fell down as well. I believe he received a minor shock," said Baker.

That man was transported to Good Samaritan hospital to be treated.