Paul/All here is some additional info (I think) regarding the "buckling" of that type/series of boom.
http://www.vertikal.net/en/news/story/18901/
Stay Safe Out There.
-M
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Paul/All here is some additional info (I think) regarding the "buckling" of that type/series of boom.
http://www.vertikal.net/en/news/story/18901/
Stay Safe Out There.
-M
This incident occurred on March 6, 2013 ?
Source: http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/1589089--douglas-man-dies-in-workplace-accident
Although still tragic, prayers for the family of...
So I guess it's now getting ugly...
http://dailycaller.com/2012/11/03/shock-audio-ny-union-members-shout-scabs-and-scumbags-at-visiting-utility-crews
* UPDATE *
I'm now being told that this is dis-info stemming out of news broadcasts in Alabama. New Jersey Radio 101.5 has reported on this incident and representatives from both JCP&L and PSE&G...
Non-Union Ala. crews turned away from Sandy recovery
http://www.waff.com/story/19981857/some-nonunion-ala-crews-turned-away-from-sandy-recovery
Just thought i'd throw that out there.
Been a...
Thanks to the help of nearby co-workers an N-Star Lineman was rescued atop a pole when an hydraulic line burst catching the bucket he was in on fire.
Story and Video:
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First and foremost, my express condolences to the family, friends and students of this young man. A terrible tragedy.
Secondly, gentleman, please read the update article indicating some further...
(CNN) -- One man was electrocuted and his female partner was severely burned after the couple attempted to steal copper wire from a vacant property in southern California, police said.
"I believe...
Top, was the opening of the loaded 4kv disco's part of the switching order or seperate from isolating and grounding the first circuit?
Reminds me of an old Entergy story that surfaced down us...
Nice to see you still shouting and endorsing the De-Fibs old man! LOL! How are things across the pond?
Supervisors started carrying these devices in their cars, now one in three line trucks are...
Another descriptive article:
http://socialequality.com/content/another-utility-worker-killed-detroit
I'm sure we'll hear more about this in the days to come as something obviously went terribly...
230, im a bit ad odds here in your questioning as to why you would ask such things? I am more intriqued as to who you work for and your qualifications, a JL?, tower gang, etc? Sorry if i'm not...
screw the cert paperwork!, let's post pay stubs! :D
Mark, don't let these geritol takers get to you. Everyone seems to forget working secondary's around here during their climb up the ladder. A...
JUNK!
http://www.pseg.com/info/retiree/pdf/pseg_outlook_dec08.pdf
and MORE JUNK!
http://tdworld.com/overhead_distribution/pseg_forges_ahead_1008/
TRASH TRASH...
PK, I have to agree w/barehander. Your weather and humidity may also play a role in what you're describing above as well. Hence the reasoning why you hear it more as the day wears on and the bundle...
I've seen our Sub crew's with these:
http://www.texsoinstruments.com/ppe-arc-flash/respiratory-protection/arc-flash-cooling-vest
I would imagine the same could apply if needed and the heat was...
Listen to these guy's! There is a wealth of knowledge here, all you have to do is ask. I have never in my career met or talked with someone in the trade who wasn't happy to pass on information....
I will check for you however I doubt it right now. Everything is pretty much locked up for newbies. You may wish to check here for updates:
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Pike is an Osha Magnet! http://www.oshrc.gov/decisions/alj_pending/08-1389.htm Their policies and procedures are out the window!
Judging by the comments here, it seems he was a very well liked guy.
Thought's and prayers to the family!
http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/100319034.html?storySection=comments
Sounds like Local 351 out of Hammonton NJ, they're the only ones located on the BHP to my knowledge. Next in line would be 269 out of Trenton (north) and our utility union #94. None the less they...
What foreman? :)
now now SBatts....
This incident just filtered up to us Joisey boy's......Saw the incident film in safety....Already numerous tailgates and safety to do's about sop's regarding auger operations and concerns regarding...
In total agreement with the boy's.
Has NEVER EVER been a practicing work method in all the years of line work.
De-Energize, Isolate, Check Potentials, Apply Grounds, Re-Check Potentials, Fix...
This article has been updated.
http://jacksonvilleprogress.com/local/x547239883/JFD-fireman-electrocuted-at-incident-site