Thread: Boy dies at Allerton Rail depot
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Old 10th August 2009, 17:55
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overhead line can arc up to 14 inches.

We are now taught that the current can arc 9ft. So in the event of an incident then until we are assured by the ECO (electrical Control Officer) that the power is off you don't go near it.

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