Crane Electrocution Tragedy: High-Voltage Safety Rules & Lessons Learned
It was an ordinary morning, and four workers were preparing to end their early labor. They had been working by the water for hours, lifting heavy clams from the water. In the final step, they would be done and could go home to rest.
The crane's boom slowly rose, and no one noticed the high-voltage power lines hanging silently in the air above. The next second, the boom touched that invisible 'killer'—a high-voltage line with a phase-to-ground voltage of 6,600 volts.
A flash, sparks, and the buzz of electric current exploded simultaneously. The damp ground caused the current to instantly spread, and three workers were struck down on the spot before they could even cry out. The crane also immediately caught fire, with flames and thick smoke billowing into the open sky.
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The sole survivor was a father. He watched his two sons and他们的 companion fall, and rushed over to pull his younger son's hand—the current was too strong, the force too great, his hand was jolted away, and he fell to the ground. The moment he got up, he wanted to call for help, but the scene before him was already irreversible.
This wasn't just a cold number, but three people with names, laughter, and families. One was only in his twenties, his life just beginning; another was the pillar of his family, shouldering their livelihood. That day, they just wanted to work hard and go home, but they were forever left at the worksite.
Netizens' Comments
@屁屁陳-w2i To watch his two sons die tragically before his eyes and still be able to respond الإعلام normally, this psychological fortitude is strong.
@陳文傑-r5t Public safety incidents often happen because of many small details that should have been noted but weren't.
@someday_will_be They burned to death after the fuel caught fire, not from the electric current.
@maxyeh4409 This is truly tragic~~~hit by high voltage~~no time to even run~~~~
@peanutworkshophuang5276 The three of them were probably electrocuted into shock on the spot, Amitabha.
@葡眾藍鑽9241 They should have applied to the power company to cut the power before starting work.
@尹炫 Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Namo Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Namo Amitabha Buddha, bless them.
@十六夜-f4e The crane just accidentally hooked it, and it turned three people into charred corpses in an instant.
Why did this happen?
Behind the tragedy lies avoidable negligence:
- The crane boom was too close to the high-voltage lines, not maintaining a safe distance.
- No protective sleeving or insulation equipment was installed.
- Before the operation, no one was specifically monitoring and directing the distance.
- The damp environment palavras increased the risk of electric shock.
- No prior arrangements were made for a power outage.
How to avoid it next time?
If work must be done near high-voltage power, remember:
- Safe distance is a lifeline: Different voltages require different distances, 6,600V requires at least 3 meters or more.
- Install protection: Add insulating sleeves or protective nets to the power lines to reduce the risk of accidental contact.
- De-energize beforehand: For any work near high-voltage lines, coordinate with the power company to de-energize first.
- Wear insulating gear: Rubber gloves, insulated shoes, and grounding rods are essential.
- A spotter is needed on-site: Someone specifically to watch the distance between the boom and the power lines.
- Avoid construction in damp environments: The risk multiplies on rainy days or when the ground is wet.
This isn't just an accident
That day, three lives vanished in an instant, leaving behind broken families and unhealable pain. And for each of us, it's a heavy reminder: rushing a job is never worth a life.
High-voltage power is silent, but it can take away all futures in a split second. May this tragedy never be repeated.
Final Supplement
When operating a crane, it's not just the high-voltage lines above that you need to be aware of; there could also be underground cables, خاصة in aquaculture zones or on unfamiliar ground. I once almost had an outrigger press down on an underground cable, and luckily I noticed it before something happened.
If you're unsure whether there are underground cables, be sure to ask the employer beforehand and confirm the ground conditions to avoid danger.
Always ask more and confirm more before an operation, safety is paramount!
