Crime & Safety
Pittsburgh-Area Man's Electrocution Death Probed
Federal authorities are investigating the electrocution death of a Pittsburgh-area man. Get the details here.
LATROBE, PA — Attempts to repair an air conditioning unit proved fatal to a Pittsburgh-area man.
James A. McGalla, 33, of Fairchance, Fayette County, died after touching a live 480-volt open circuit while working on the unit on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania State Police and the Lloydsville Fire Department responded. McGalla was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
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An autopsy is pending, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner's Office.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident, WTAE-TV reported.
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