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Submitted By -Energized Tensioner
El Cajon, California. On Friday, June 30, 2000 George Belmares was killed when he made contact with a tensioner that became energized during the pull. Please brothers, remember equipotental grounding. Remember to isolate and insulate. And if things are not going well - STOP THE JOB!! Take the time to regroup and rerig. Remember the basics and stop cutting safety corners. From what I understand a DOZEN OR MORE PEOPLE HAVE DIED OR NEAR DIED THIS YEAR ALONE. This can be prevented. It does not have to happen. Please my brothers - think.