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Major Nikon

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4. I have tremendous respect for linemen

Reply to Skittles (Reply #3)

Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:28 PM

Jun 2013

The dangers they face are significant. I learned how to climb wood poles many years ago in climbing school, but thankfully my employer bought a bucket truck shortly afterward and we never had to do it on the job. The risks of death is relatively high and the injuries you can sustain are very nasty.

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Pulitzer Prize photograph, "Kiss of Life" [View all] Major Nikon Jun 2013 OP

The story... lamp_shade Jun 2013 #1

Years ago I used to maintain and install equipment on communication towers Major Nikon Jun 2013 #2

just a riveting picture Skittles Jun 2013 #3

I have tremendous respect for linemen Major Nikon Jun 2013 #4

it's one of those jobs you could not pay me enough Skittles Jun 2013 #5