ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 11011, 26 January 1926, Page 5

ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS

DANGER OF LIVE WIRES. HOW A FOREMAN MET HIS HEATH. AUCKLAND, Jan. 25. An inquiry into the death of William Hinks, aged 36, a gang foreman employed by the Auckland Electric Power Board, was held before Mr J. W. Boynton, S.M., coroner. Hinks was killed instantly at Mangere on'January IS while working on a 11,0C0 volt line. The evidence showed that linesmen in the Board’s employment are expressly forbidden to work on high tension “live” wires, and that work on such lines is not to he commenced until the men are notified that the lines have been made “dead.’’ Oliver Matliieson eaid that he gave Hinks a list of jobs to be done after the line had been made “dead” and the particular work at Mangere was included on the list. No man was allowed to touch the tension wires until witness told hm that the line was “dead.” Hicks was a most cautious man and had' a wide experience._ In answer to the Coroner, witness suggested over zealousnees on the part of°Hinks as the only reason for his action. The finding was that death was due to electrocution, no blame being at: tachable to anyone.—P.A.

Who pays the hill for the injured worker? Consult the Standard Insolence Company for full protection.— C. G. Bloore," chief agent, G. Seddon local manager.—Adrt