Equipment Lines

Line Contact

If you are operating a piece of equipment that comes into contact with a power line, consider the following:

If you are NOT in danger from a fire or from being struck by a power line, then

  • Move the rig away from the power line if you can
  • Warn others not to touch you or the rig
  • Have someone contact Gascosage Electric immediately at 573-759-7146

If you ARE in danger and must get off the rig, then

  • Jump as far as you can and land with both feet together
  • NO PART OF YOUR BODY SHOULD TOUCH THE RIG AND THE GROUND AT THE SAME TIME
  • Hop or shuffle away from the rig with your feet together to avoid becoming a conductor between two areas of the ground that are charged