safety share line superintendent report to iaec
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Safety Share Line Superintendent Report to IAEC. The crew was doing a routine pole change out. They were “lifting ” a pole ( some of us may define it as pulling a pole). . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Safety ShareLine Superintendent Report to IAEC
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The crew was doing a routine pole change out. They were “lifting” a pole
(some of us may define it as pulling a pole).
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The boom was nearly extended all the way out, therefore causing even more leverage on the boom. No overload protection devices operated prior to the boom failure.
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My best guess as to the cause of the accident was boom fatigue over time from “pulling” poles and not “lifting” poles. I also speculate that the boom failed prior to the overload protection devices sensing the
overload.
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This is one of those events that no one is going to say anymore than they have to and management cannot prove otherwise. There was no push-back as it was made clear that all pole removals require the use of a pole puller.It is difficult to say if our pulling/lifting actions were the cause or if there was indeed a premature mechanical failure of the boom. The possibility of the men or the truck manufacture coming forward to admit any fault is slim to none.
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From today on at “XYZ CO-OP”, if another bent boom comes in, it will not be because of pulling poles and a very good, proven explanation will have to be provided as to why the boom is bent.
DUECO was the manufacture. Equipment is not designed to perform this task. Twin-screw digger derrick. Estimates are around $50,000.
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO REMOVE POLES FROM THE EARTH?
Does your Co-op have an extra $50,000 laying around?
• Should there be disciplinary action?• Is there a need for a policy change?