One morning in 1991, a Tennessee power lineman drove to work expecting another routine Monday. His first job of the day: Cut down a three-wire voltage system with a residential connection. He'd performed this task more times than he could count. However, one small mistake in his work attire transformed an ordinary Monday into a life-altering experience. He was not wearing gloves designed for handling high-voltage electricity. The lineman touched an energized overhead conductor with more than 13,200 volts of electricity, causing him to lose both hands. This former lineman's name ...
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