tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388364073664238488.post7536287970348126936..comments2022-05-01T21:06:32.929-07:00Comments on Pivot Irrigation: Electrical inspections in Center Pivot SystemsIrrigation Pivot Componentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14967710033223862028noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388364073664238488.post-85006697702483972772012-07-20T16:22:29.410-07:002012-07-20T16:22:29.410-07:00Sadly, a 13 year old girl was electrocuted yesterd...Sadly, a 13 year old girl was electrocuted yesterday in Bellvue Colorado and the coroner's report states she was "shocked by 480 volts as she was cleaning a pivot filter in a wet environment."<br /><br />We do not know the exact circumstances as yet but it pretty clear a 13 year old child should not be working alone around such equipment.dougp01https://www.blogger.com/profile/09631275227817303016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388364073664238488.post-55632688564022057182011-08-18T08:10:57.620-07:002011-08-18T08:10:57.620-07:00Hi. Does anyone know where these tests were conduc...Hi. Does anyone know where these tests were conducted and by whom? Thanks!GGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837391252381537088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388364073664238488.post-86893777357519067232011-07-27T10:39:44.469-07:002011-07-27T10:39:44.469-07:00In Whiteside county ,Illinois two young girls were...In Whiteside county ,Illinois two young girls were electrocuted and died July 26 2011.They were part of a detassle crew that came in contact with a field irrigator,and they received an electrical shock as a result.Several others reported feeling the shock.The third crew member was in critical condition and the fourth was admitted and observed.<br /> I am saddened by these young girls dying as a result of an accident that appears could have been prevented.<br /> Where are all the inspectors that are supposed to keep us safe from such devestating accidents?Joesanatomyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874353784595290630noreply@blogger.com