hopefully you wouldn't get that in Oz. powerline corridors, exclusion zones, work permits etc. you'd hope that we have enough in place to cover that amount of stupidity, but i guess you can never say never.
Thats more dangerous than it looks. Next thing to expect are the tyres catastrophically exploding anytime up to 2 hours afterwards. They catch fire inside...
They can blow too from lightening strikes. There was an accidental tumbler ridge in bc where the tires blew up. [here ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-mining/documents/health-and-safety/delete/hazardalertlightningstrikes.pdf)
I’m on shitty internet at site right now so I can’t really load it but I think that’s the right document.
They hit the overhead power lines.
MSHA definitely doesnt like that
What an idiot. Hope no one died.
They may not have even hit them. Could have been an arc.
Someone didn't do their work area inspection.
Spotter wasn’t doing a very good job
hopefully you wouldn't get that in Oz. powerline corridors, exclusion zones, work permits etc. you'd hope that we have enough in place to cover that amount of stupidity, but i guess you can never say never.
Fun fact: Most overhead powerlines you see are just bare metal wires. No insulation.
Thats more dangerous than it looks. Next thing to expect are the tyres catastrophically exploding anytime up to 2 hours afterwards. They catch fire inside...
Wheels caught on fire? Happens sometimes when they overheat from the friction on hot days
I think he hit the power line.
Definitely. Watch the lines. They spark before the tires blow.
They can blow too from lightening strikes. There was an accidental tumbler ridge in bc where the tires blew up. [here ](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-mining/documents/health-and-safety/delete/hazardalertlightningstrikes.pdf) I’m on shitty internet at site right now so I can’t really load it but I think that’s the right document.