Early in the evening an operator of a crane was installing storm sewer pipes. Suddenly, the boom of the crane contacted the overhead high tension wires. A pipe layer who was guiding the pipe as it was being lowered suddenly collapsed to the ground. Unaware of the reason for his co-worker's collapse, the crane operator climbed down from his equipment to provide assistance. He then came in contact with the ground while still touching his machine. Both men died of electrocution. Several things could have prevented this tragic double death. A "tailgate" or "tool box" safety meeting just prior to starting […]