Construction worker injured using jackhammer

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
A construction worker was electrocuted while using a jackhammer in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A construction worker was shocked while using a jackhammer in Chicago's River North neighborhood.



The accident happened around 10 Tuesday morning at Rush and Hubbard.



Emergency crews say the worker was using the tool when he hit a power line.



The worker was taken to a hospital in serious condition.


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