Worker died as aerial lift was being inspected, struck power line in Byron MN

[TBO]

https://www.startribune.com/worker-died-as-aerial-lift-was-being-inspected-struck-power-line-in-byron/569160662/

 

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[DWARREN123]

Big time safety for lifts is stay away from power lines!

[janice6]

1 minute ago, DWARREN123 said:

Big time safety for lifts is stay away from power lines!

Familiarity breeds contempt.

[Huaco Kid]

Even though it was obviously an operator error, on rule #1,  why would an aerial-lift company have overhead lines anywhere near a testing location?

[TBO]

Even though it was obviously an operator error, on rule #1,  why would an aerial-lift company have overhead lines anywhere near a testing location?

I doubt he's the one who parked it where it was.

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[windowasher]

So why didn't he move it before testing it?  Stupid is great in this business

[tadbart]

Click the link for the SHOCKING details!

[holyjohnson]

usually if the boom raises and lowers 5 or 6 feet and the arm extends and retracts 5 or 6 feet its safe to assume it will raise and extend fully.

if something says 26 Ton capacity, was that tested every time too?

 

but the first job his replacement has is going to be a horrible clean up job.....

 

 

[Huaco Kid]

12 minutes ago, holyjohnson said:

usually if the boom raises and lowers 5 or 6 feet and the arm extends and retracts 5 or 6 feet its safe to assume it will raise and extend fully.

if something says 26 Ton capacity, was that tested every time too?

 

but the first job his replacement has is going to be a horrible clean up job.....

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, holyjohnson said:

but the first job his replacement has is going to be a horrible clean up job.....

All he'll need is a whisk broom.

[DWARREN123]

Some companies require full movement inspections for lifts, especially the larger ones.

[Huaco Kid]

13 hours ago, windowasher said:

So why didn't he move it before testing it?  Stupid is great in this business

I'm not a qualified operator,  but I've been in plenty of them at 150'+.  I don't really mind it when the booms are at an angle,  but things get hairy when it's almost all straight up.

Some operators are very proficient,  some are, hoo-boy!, wow.  I've had several diaper-changing experiences.

After one ride,  and we were completely finished,  the boss wanted us to go back up and tweak our equipment one more time.  I refused.

[Huaco Kid]

And these things have safety sensors built in.  They'll get into a position they don't like and shut themselves down.  Now you're stuck up there.  It won't let you move.

They once had to call the equipment-specialist, with some override code,  to get us down.

[eruby]

There are those that covet death. 

There are those that Death covets. 

[Fog]

I don't know the particulars of the incident mentioned in the OP.

Many of you probably know that the lift doesn't even have to touch the wires for a lethal amount of electricity to flow through it. A field of electrical energy can exist around a machine that is not touching the wires and walking towards it or away from it will kill you. If you have to get away from one you pull your arms in close to your chest and then hop with both feet together. That will decrease your chances of bridging two zones of energy potential.

Being in a lift that is energized has killed people because they stressed out before they could be rescued. I'd say to stay calm if you find yourself in that situation, but I know that won't be easy.

[railfancwb]

On 3/27/2020 at 11:24 AM, TBO said:

 

https://www.startribune.com/worker-died-as-aerial-lift-was-being-inspected-struck-power-line-in-byron/569160662/

 

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