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TO: Mayor and City Council <br />FROM: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrat <br />DATS: June 26, 1989 <br />SUBJECT: Electrocution Accident - 6/21/89 <br />At about 5 P.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 1989, a 7 year old boy <br />visiting relatives in the Forest Lake area was evidently <br />electrocuted by an electric pump motor. He apparently went to <br />retrieve something in the vicinity of the pump and tried to yell <br />for help as he was shocked. Efforts by a brother and step father <br />were aided by Officer’s Erickson and Fritzler who arrived within <br />3-4 minutes and commenced CPR. Life saving efforts by them were <br />continued by North Paramedics when they arrived. They were <br />assisted by Mound Fire/Rescue personnel and others. <br />Excellent work was done by all personnel involved, however, with <br />no success. A subsequent investigation has been undertaken by <br />Officer Erickson who requested a review by the State Electrical <br />Inspection Division. <br />The pump in question (located on land near the shore) was used to <br />pump water from the lake. An initial review points to <br />problematic wiring at the pump. It is anticipated that an <br />article to the community regarding electrical safety, <br />particularily outdoors and near water will be forthcoming. <br />Please see me if you have further questions.