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Submitted By -ANOTHER NEAR MISS: ON MAUI
A few weeks ago a bucketcrew was dispatched to replace a cutout on a 12kv line here on Maui. The two linemen on the crew went up to change the cutout and ended up applying the temporary insulated jumper to opposite phases, resulting in a flash. The only people who know all the intricate details of this event are the people who were holding the jumper, although obviously before the second end of the jumper was applied proper tracing was not achieved. Fortunately neither one was injured. The main point to be learned from this occurence is that communication is a vital part of survival in this line of work. For the sake of your life and your partners be safe and aware!