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2019 Second Alert HiPo#50 OH
During infield move a brine tank was loaded on the winch truck trailer. After loading, the driver decided to follow an Oilfield to the new location. The Oilfield truck took a left turn deviating from the surveyed route and the Brine Tank driver followed after approx. 200 meters from the turning, the pole light on top of the Brine Tank contacted the 33 kV Over Head Power Line entangling it and dragging the power line for 30 meters resulting in the breakage of 5 supporting utility poles. No Injury to driver.
Deviating from your route can lead to unforeseen hazards Always travel on the surveyed route with No deviation. Do not access route having power lines without goal posts and safety barriers. Always follow convoy procedures. Do not pass underneath OHL without Goal Post.

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