Powerline contact is hazard to be mindful of when driving dump truck.
When raising the truck box there is risk of contacting energized line which also energizes the truck and ground around the truck.
Another hazard is bridging electricity to the truck box energizing the truck and surrounding ground.
When working around energized lines there is the potential to lower 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.
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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