19.01.2012

Bucket truck overturns in Ohio

An employee of Cleveland Public Power in Ohio was thrown from the platform of a bucket truck early this morning after it overturned.
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The bucket truck overturned in windy conditions

The man was working on the lights alongside Interstate 90 and was thrown into a wooded area alongside the road, but was able to crawl back to get help and was taken to hospital for treatment. He is reported to have broken his wrist and suffered cuts and bruises.
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The truck came to rest against the barriers

The truck came to rest against the side barriers with little if any damage to the lift, it was recovered before the morning rush hour got fully underway. A statement from Cleveland Public Power said that high winds may have contributed to the event. However it also appears that the machines stabilisers might not have been properly set and it would seem that the operator was not wearing a harness and lanyard.
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It looks as though jacking may have been a contributing factor?