DTE worker is electrocuted at utility substation

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By The Associated Press

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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A DTE Energy Co. worker was electrocuted while working at a company substation on Detroit's northwest side.

DTE spokesman John Austerberry says the employee came in contact with some electrical equipment about 9 a.m. Wednesday and was taken to Sinai Grace Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The victim's name hasn't been release.

Austerberry says the company will conduct an investigation and has notified state workplace safety officials.

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