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CEIS LLC OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 5. August 21, 2003. Three fatalities. (ID–0017.12.) The final standard will avoid this type
of accident.

A
crane operator and two co-workers were
electrocuted when a truck crane’s
elevated boom contacted a 7,200 volt
uninsulated primary conductor 31 feet
above the ground. When the operator
stepped from the cab of the truck, a
conduction pathway to the ground was
established through the operator’s right
hand and right foot, resulting in
electrocution. A co-worker attempted to
revive the incapacitated

crane operator
with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
(‘‘CPR’’), while a third co-worker
contacted 911, and then returned to the
incident location. When the third coworker
simultaneously touched the
energized truck crane and the back of
the co-worker performing CPR, the
resulting pathway conducted the
electrical charge through the workers,
electrocuting them all. Section 1926.1408 ensures
that a minimum safe distance from the
power line is maintained, which
prevents equipment from becoming
energized. Also, when working closer
than the normal minimum clearance
distance, the crane must be grounded,
which reduces the chance of an
electrical pathway through the workers.

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A construction crane in Seattle collapsed from the top of a building into traffic on Saturday, killing four people and injuring others. NBC’s Molly Hunter reports for Sunday TODAY.

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