2024 second Alert LTI#23 Released energy
On October 29, 2024, at 12:10 p.m., an HV cable pulling activity was in progress in line L-643 (WRM scope). During the operation, a roller unexpectedly flipped. As a Lineman attempted to correct it, the cable sock detached from the HV cable, striking the Lineman on the back of the right knee. This resulted in a fracture of his right thigh bone
Do you ensure you always provide awareness to all crews and ensure no one stands in the line of fire? Do you always ensure that all personnel are aware of risks and hazards related to their activities? Do you always ensure that all tools are in a good condition and properly secured? Do you intervene when you find any unsafe act and condition? Do you always ensure Dynamic risk assessment is carried out. Do you ensure to capture in dynamic risk assessment, the risks of cable sock detaching during cable pulling?.
Employee went into the trench while a the HV cable was tensioned with stored energy. Employee was standing in the line of fire. The risk of the cable sock detaching was not anticipated.

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