July 5, 2021
The Star
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Look up... your life may depend on power line safety
Anyone on the farm who works
with tractors with front end loaders,-
portable grain augers, oversized wag-
ons, fold-up cultivators, large com-
‘bines, irrigation pipe and other tall
equipment should take extra caution
to avoid electrocution by accidently
‘ coming into contact with overhead
power lines.
Identifying overhead power line
safety principles is one of the aims of
Central States Center for Agricultural
Safety and Health (CS-CASH). This
University of Nebraska Medical
Center group
(https://www.unmc.edu/pub-
lichealth/feedyard/) is conducting
two research projects (funded by Na-
tional Institutes of Occupational
Safety and Health) that are designed
to make a positive impact on the sus-
tainability of cattle feedyards through
increased safety and health efforts.
Electrocution occurs when a path
to the ground is created for the elec—
trical current. If a human body
touches a poWer source or comes into ,
contact with a ripple effect from a
'downed power line, electricity will
attempt to travel through the body.
The result can be serious injury or
death.
Each year, 62 farm workers are
electrocuted and 3.6% of deaths
among youth under the age of 20 are
caused by electrocution. Among the
types of electrocution accidents that
have occurred include incidents such
as workers lifting 30-foot aluminum
irrigation pipes to a horizontal posi—
tion under high-voltage lines and
moving a portable grain auger just far
enough to come into contact with
overhead power lines.
“The Department of Occupational
Safety and Health (DOSH) stipulates
that irrigation pipe cannot be stored
within 100 feet of overhead power
lines,” Aaron Yoder, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Profes—
sor, Biological Systems Engineering,
UNL, and University of Nebraska
Medical Center Associate Professor,
Environmental, Agricultural and Oc-
cupational Health, says. “All equip-
ment and irrigation water streams
must be kept at least 10 feet away
from high-power voltage lines.”
All overhead power lines should
be treated as though they are deadly.
Farmers and farm workers should al-
Ways check to see how close power
linesareataetheir work area. Keepe
equipmnte'rafifipperatgrs at least 10
feet from” overhead power lines.
Using a spotter to warn equipment
operators of close proximity of a
power line can help reduce electro—
cution potential.
When working with irrigation, be
aware that water conducts electricity.
Be exceptionally careful when oper-
ating Sprayers, planters and cultiva—
tors. Know the height and width of
your farm equipment to help prevent
accidental contact.
“Keep in mind that not all power
lines are located overhead,” Yoder
says. “Call 811 to locate any under-
ground power lines before digging in
an area.”
When transporting equipment, de-
termine ahead of time the clearance
height for farm equipment. Ask your
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as child abuser
The Diocese of Fargo has been in-
formed by the Diocese of Lansing,
MI that after an investigation, accu-
sations of sexual misconduct with a
minor made
against the late
Bishop James
Sullivan, sixth
Bishop of Fargo,
and previously a
priest of the Dio-
cese of Lansing,
have been
deemed credible.
The Diocese of
Lansing has
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As a result of this, the Diocese of
Fargo has also added Bishop Sulli-
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served or ever lived within the Dio-
‘cese of Fargo who are on the list of
another diocese/religious order.
The accusations allege the inci-
dents took place several decades ago
when Bishop Sullivan was a priest in
the Lansing Diocese. There have
been no allegations made against
Bishop Sullivan during his time as
Bishop of Fargo or after his retire-1
ment.
Bishop Sullivan passed away June
12, 2006 in Fargo, and cannot re-
spond to the allegations.
Sullivan Middle School, part of
the St. John Paul 11 Catholic Schools
network, was named after Bishop
Sullivan. Due to this situation, Sulli-
van Middle School has been renamed
Sacred Heart Middle School.
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Each year, 62 farm workers are electrocuted and 3.6% of
deaths among youth under the age of 20 are caused by electro-
cution.
utility company for line heights.
Never attempt to measure them your-
self. Whenever possible, use pre-
planned routes that avoid power lines
during equipment transport. On farm
equipment that features parts capable
of vertical, lateral or swing motion,
install a durable sign, legible from a
distance of 12 feet that reads: “Un-
lawful to operate this equipment
within 10 feet of high voltage lines.”
When power lines are down, it’s
not possible to determine if the line
is live just by observation. Because
electricity always seeks the easiest
and‘shortest path to the ground, it’s
possible to be electrocuted just by
coming too close to a downed wire.
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“Electricity will jump, or arc,
from power lines to any object that
touches the ground and can conduct
electricity,” Yoder says. “When con-~
ditions are right, nearly any object
has potential _to conduct eledtricity. If
that object is wet, the chance for arc-
ing increases.”
If a power line falls acrossor near
. machinery while it’s being operated,
DO NOT attempt to exit the equip-
ment. Immediately call 911. If any
bystanders are present, they must
stay away from the equipment. '
“If it’s necessary to get out of the
equipment, jump as far as possible
from the equipment, making sure no
part of your body comes in contact
with the equipment when you land,”
Yoder says. “Keep both feet together,
as if they were bound, and shuffle or
hop at least 40 .feet away from the
equipment.“
If equipment hits a utility pole, the
surrounding area may become ener-
gized. In this case, the safest place is
inside the equipment cab or on the
equipment. Even if you don’t touch- a
downed power line, stray voltage
could result in electrocution. '
“If you’re transporting equipment
and come across a downed power
line, stay in. or on the equipment,”
Yoder says. “The ground may be
electrified. If you have a phone with
you, call 911. If you don’t have a'
phone, stay with your equipment.
The power company will come to the
location to check on the power dis—
ruption.”
Never attempt to pu11 equipment
away from a power line or pole.
Doing so will cause more damage to
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the line and increase the risk of elec-
trocution. \ V
If fire breaks out after hitting a
power line, it’s necessary to quickly
and safely escape the vehicle/equip—
ment. To safely do so, don’t allow
any part of your body to touch the
equipment and the ground at the
same time. Use these steps to safely
move away from the vehicle/equip-
ment:
0 Stay seated and open the door
completely, looking around to ensure ’
no wires are exposed.
0 Standin the door frame with feet
together and arms crossed.
0 As carefully as possible, jump as
far as possible from the vehicle,
keeping feet together and arms
crossed.
Keeping your feet together helps
prevent electricity from flowing
through one foot to the other, causing
serious injury or death.
' Feet together, hop at least 33 feet
(approximately 33 hops) from the
site of the accident, then slowly slide
your feet apart. If there’s a' sensation
of tingling in your feet, hop further
away. If hopping isn’t possible, shuf-
fle your feet slowly, keeping both feet
on the» ground at all times. The far-
ther you move away from the power
source, the voltage will diminish.
- Immediately contact911 or the
power company.
After moving away from the ve-
hide/equipment, never attempt to get
back on it or touch it. Doing so could
result in electrocution.
When conditions are right, any
object — soil, branches, even straw —
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could become energized. Never
touch anything the downed line is
touching, especially anything metal.
Anyone in the area of a downed
power line or damaged electrical pole
is in danger of electrocution because
electricity can travel from a vehii
ole/equipment to the ground. Nevei:
run toward a vehicle after witnessing
and accident involving power lines:
Instead, call 911 and/or the power
company for help.
“If someone comes in contact
with an energized wireor power line;
don’t touch the victim until you’re
absolutely certain the power has been
turned off,” Yoder says. “Otherwise;
you can become a victim of the elec%
trical current, too.”
If a device is the source of electrig
cal power, unplug it or cut the power
at the service panel. Once the power
has been shut off, call for emergency
assistance. If the victim isn’t breathf
ing, administer CPR. Loosen the vice
tim’s clOthing, keep them in a
horizontal position and keep them
warm. Only a medical professional
should treat any burns that occur. ~
“Never use ladders around power
lines and keep in mind that some
equipment may have a higher profile
during'transport,” Yoder says. “Trait;
all workers on' how to safely work
around power lines, including those
who are part-time or seasonal. Reguf
larly review all the safety measures
with all workers, and make sure
everyone is aWare of any electrocu}
tion risks related to the work being
done. Electrocution is one of the most
overlooked hazards of farm wor .” 7
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2006 chevy long box bed and topper
2011 Husqvarna 26128 zero turn mower 61"» deck
Pallet fork, 3 pt. King cutter mower 72”
Degalman 10’ rotary ditch mower, plus spare parts
Cub Cadet garden tractor with bagger 42" cut ,
Tillers, Walk behind grass trimmer
Snow blower, Snapper Mower
Boxes of snapper mower parts
LG Sensor Dryer New
LG 7.3 Cubic foot dryer New
3 New wash machine Pedestals
Speed Queen Dryer New
New Window Air Conditioners
2 New LG ovens, Range hoods
Boxes of oven and dryer cords New
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Wood chipper, Smoker
DeWaIt Commercial Radial arm saw W/rollers 3 ph
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Assortment of 1" lumber different widths & lengths
4'x8’ lattice and pegboard
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Pallets of shingles, New Windows
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Large assortment of new door knobs, dead bolts
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Sheets of Baseball cards, Comic books,
Other coliectables and Cupie dolls,
Business signs, North Central Equipment,
Flexcoii, Farmers Union Lumber,
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old calendars. picture records
Old scout books,
Military badges, pins, patches,
Costume jewelry, rings, tokens,
Crystal ware, Binoculars,
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425 5th st East
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 871-8921
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