Worker Dies from Electrical Injuries at King of Prussia Accident

An accident on a construction site at the King of Prussia Mall Monday has claimed the life of one of two workers struck by an electrical shock, according to 6 ABC.

The Chester County Coroner’s office confirmed to reporters that Joseph Iacovino, 36, of Norristown, died Wednesday at Paoli Hospital in Malvern from electrocution.

Iacovino and another worker were sent to Paoli Hospital Monday morning following the accident, along with a third man taken as a precaution but ultimately unharmed.

According to Upper Merion police, the accident occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. at the IMC construction site, when Iacovina and a second worker inside a scissor lift experienced the shock. Police say that the two were cutting electrical cables beneath the second story floor at the juncture between the existing mall and new portion.

An energized 13,000 volt, 200 amp cable was cut, resulting in the electrocution of Iacovino and the slight injury of the second man. The arcing wire created a small fire, which was extinguished, and moderate smoke condition.

All three men are employed by Omni Electric Company, based in Collegeville.