Crew hits live power line near Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River OH
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Utility HazardAs discussed during the dispatch call, a work crew accidentally struck a live, unmarked power line while digging near Center Ridge Road in Rocky River. The cable caused a flash and arc before stopping. The power company and utility safety responders were notified to inspect the area.
Audio|Heard on: Cuyahoga OH Public Works Group Calls
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00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch, work order number (number withheld).
00:06
The address near Center Ridge Road in Rocky River.
00:11
OPPS number (number withheld).
00:19
You have to call the power company and OPPS.
00:22
We just hit an unmarked power cable running across our hole.
00:28
It definitely was live.
00:29
We got a big pop and a big arc.
00:32
So you're going to need to let one of them notify that or have them come out and inspect what this is.
00:38
Again, it was unmarked, and we're not sure where it runs.
00:43
All right, this is still arcing.
00:46
No, it stopped.
00:47
There was just one big flash and a pop.
00:51
Looks like it's maybe three-inch conduit with a one-inch line running through it.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
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