I think what you should take from all this Wantafastz is that you need to learn to only trust what You KNOW. There have been many instances where someone was given a hot line hold on the wrong feeder or opened a gang operated switch that didnt completely open, Or there may be an incorrectly wired generator somewhere.Trusting your buddys doesnt cover YOUR azz on any of that.Always check it to be dead, ground it in the proper sequence or work it just as if it was energized with gloves or sticks and plenty of cover. If you are picking up a parted phase or neutral always use a jumper before grabbing both ends of the wire. In Short YOU are the very best line of defense You have available to you.