Man dies from electrocution during solar installation in Maringá
Jan 2023Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- roof of a commercial establishment in Maringá, Brazil
- What
- A man died from electrocution while installing a solar energy system
- Injuries
- A man died from electrocution
- Response
- Rescuers tried to revive him without success
- Cause
- The cause of the electric shock had not been reported
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What happened
A man died from electrocution while installing a solar energy system on the roof of a commercial establishment in Maringá, Paraná, on 9 January 2023. According to the fire service, he suffered cardiorespiratory arrest after an electrical discharge of approximately 700 V. Rescuers tried to revive him without success, and a tow truck was used to recover him from the roof. The site was isolated. The Civil Police were still investigating the cause of the shock.
Contributing factors
The cause of the electric shock had not been reported. The source says it was still under investigation.
Lessons learned
- Treat rooftop photovoltaic work as potentially live until isolation and voltage checks are confirmed.
- Plan how a casualty will be recovered from a roof before work starts.
- Preserve the scene and do not assume a cause while police and technical inquiries are open.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Cause of the electric shock
- Whether the photovoltaic system or building wiring was involved
- Whether isolation or protective equipment failed
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
