Qld: Ombudsman examines electrocutions

AAP General News (Australia)
01-14-2000
Qld: Ombudsman examines electrocutions

In Queensland, the families of five young men electrocuted at work claim official investigations
into the deaths have covered up shoddy workplace practices.

A series of complaints by grieving relatives has sparked an investigation into the
cases by the Queensland Ombudsman.

He'll also look into the death of 16-year-old DARYL DUNSTAN, a caravan park resident
electrocuted in January, 1997, by security lighting allegedly tampered with by the owner.

Assistant …