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2019 Second Alert HiPo#52 Vibrator contacted OHL
On 14th August 2019 at 13:48 a seismic vibrator was detouring between working area near the Fahud Power Station, while crossing underneath a low power line from an unauthorized crossing point (Middle of power line span and without any crossing point marking), vibrator antenna came into contact with a 33kV power line. No injury was sustained by the vibrator driver, only the antennas were damaged on the vibrator, there was no physical damage to the power line.
Always cross from the designated crossing points Make sure all the OHL where work is going to take place are identified and marked Make sure all the HSE controls identified in RAR are addressed and communicated in detail. Always pay attention to the surrounding while working In-field supervision should be in place to manage working closer to OHL Always report incidents/near miss immediately. Always ensure you know your route, if in doubt STOP and ask Always follow the working procedures and do not take Shortcuts

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