Soldier Electrocutions Probed in Iraq-KBR Faulty Wiring

[babylonsister]

Soldier Electrocutions Probed in Iraq

By RAMESH SANTANAM – 1 day ago

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A U.S. House committee chairman has begun an investigation into the electrocutions of at least 12 service members in Iraq, including that of a Pittsburgh soldier killed in January by a jolt of electricity while showering.

Rep. Henry Waxman, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, said Wednesday he has asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates to hand over documents relating to the management of electrical systems at facilities in Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Maseth, 24, died Jan. 2 of cardiac arrest after being electrocuted while showering at his barracks in Baghdad.

Also Wednesday, Maseth's parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Allegheny County Court against KBR Inc., the Houston-based contractor responsible for maintaining Maseth's barracks.

The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages and costs, alleges that KBR allowed U.S. troops to continue using electrical systems "which KBR knew to be dangerous and knew had caused prior instances of electrocution."

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[Elidor]

1. How inept do you have to be

To run current to the shower? It's unfuckingbelievable.

[Solly Mack]

2. $$$$$$$$ build'em quick and cheap...charge the government (us) a bundle

- that's far greater than the actual costs. Deaths due to negligence? Profits far outweigh any potential payouts.

[babylonsister]

3. I just heard this story on Olbermann; I'm appalled once again.

More collateral damage? :grr:

[Solly Mack]

4. That's what they'll call it...more or less

an accident...a mistake...something unforeseen