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The Cause: A Inadequate Tool

2007 Reader Submission
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Heres a story that the cause of death was an inadequate tool, when the tool in question was the operator. This story was taken from a French-Canadian local newspaper, and the event occuured June 5/06.

An man of 48 years whom we should call Sparky. Sparky decided to have some branches cut from his tree, which happened to be close to Hydro Electric lines (which happened to carry at least 14 000 volts of electricity). Sparky placed his aluminium ladder against the tree in question. Then with a saw attached to a metal pole (the kind you use to clean your pool with). He then proceeded to cut the branches that he thought were necessary. Unfortunately, Sparky's sister witnessed the entire story. She claims Sparky decided to climb down the ladder to get a better approach to the branch in question, and then sees a RED Ball appear where Sparky was standing. Then after the local authorities finalize their investigation, the local coroner adds insult to injury with his claim(translated from french): "I think that this is a death which was completely envitable. People know a little and they think they are capable to carry out work. It is unfortunately not in this case."

Submitted on 05/17/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: La Voix de L'est Thursday May 17 2007

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Shadow said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
it isnt clear how the metal ladder came into contact with the wires id like to see a better writeup or a news story.


James said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
This has potential, but the write-up is just a bit wanting. I'll let it pass for now!


Chip said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
I agree with Shadow and James. I tried locating this story on La Voix de L'est and elsewhere without luck. A better write up would be most helpful here. Thanks for sending it though


Graham said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
The facts are a bit shaky here, but it seems to be an unfortunate accident.


Bruce said:
Maybe Toss: Lacks Excellence
While this does sound like it has the potential for a good DA it does need a better writeup with more details. To me it sounds like just another unfortunate accident involving metal ladders and overhead power lines.


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