When raising the truck box there is risk of contacting energized line which also energizes the truck and ground around the truck.
When raising the truck box near energized line there is risk of the electricity bridging to the truck box energizing the truck and surrounding ground.
There is potential for bringing down the truck box onto wires of any kind.
Ensure the truck box is lowered before moving the vehicle..
Call 911 and inform them of the situation.
The exception to staying in the truck is if it's on fire.
In this case it will be necessary to jump from the truck landing on both feet.
Do not touch the truck and ground at the time.
The information material does not amend the provisions of any policy issued by CompSource Mutual.
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