| | Overhead Powerline Video
Overhead high-voltage conductors or "lines" are usually bare wires supported by poles or structures, traversing across mine property. A risk of danger exists for personnel when mobile equipment, such as trucks, drill rigs, cranes, etc. contact these lines. Based on accident data recorded by MSHA from 1980 to 1997, there have been 106 accidents involving overhead lines. Of these 106 accidents 32 resulted in fatalities.
This is a video from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Department of Labor).
Target Audience: Safety officers , Training specialists
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