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An employee of Wellington Electricity of Eastbourne was injured when coming in contact with a live cable at a a demolished soccer club changing room. Click here to read the article dated 3/15/12.

When preparing to remove a 20′ section of pipe supported by hanger straps at a Pine Bluff Arsenal construction project, a subcontractor was electrocuted when the pipe slipped and one end came in contact with an overhead power line. Click here to read the article dated 3/14/12.

A man from Donegal, Ireland, was electrocuted when the crane he was driving came into contact with overhead power lines. Click here to read the article from 3/15/12.

Bradken, Inc., a producer of large steel alloy castings for mining, freight rail, and steel industries worldwide, has been cited for 27 serious violations & 7 other-than-serious violations.  The serious violations include failure to: repair damaged and unguarded electrical equipment, ensure accessibility to electrical shut-off devices,  ground electrical equipment, properly splice electrical cords, and regularly...