Mayo —
A Suwannee County man was seriously injured after making contact with a primary electrical line on Monday, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Community Relations Manager Tom Tuckey confirmed.
According to Tuckey, 51-year-old Roger Alford was changing a transformer in the Mayo area when the accident occurred and was immediately rushed to Shands UF, where he remains.
“He came in contact with energized equipment while changing the transformer,” Tuckey explained.
As a result, Alford suffered burns, but is expected to make a full recovery and was even able to eat on his own Tuesday evening, Tuckey stated.
“We are just thankful that it is no worse than it is and we are keeping him and his family in our prayers,” Tuckey added.
Alford’s sister, Elizabeth Starling, is relieved that her brother is improving. According to Starling, Alford did talk a little Tuesday evening and will possibly undergo a skin graph on Friday.
“We’re so thankful that he is improving and words cannot express our gratitude for the prayers of everyone,” Starling said. “We just ask everyone to continue praying for his recovery.”
Tuckey emphasized that although it is uncertain what the length of Alford’s recovery might be, a full recovery is expected.
“We’ve had an excellent track record in safety, but this was a very unfortunate incident,” Tuckey said.
Alford, who has been employed with SVEC since 1989, was listed in fair condition at Shands UF Wednesday morning.
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