Many sites have voltages that range from 430 or more. Corrosion and poor grounding are leading causes of injury. Poorly grounded tools or tools that have shorts or other electrical malfunctions cause many electrical injuries. Often work is done in wet or dusty environments. Contact with power lines by loaded trucks, augers, irrigation pipe, and other farm equipment causes many injuries and deaths.
Overhead wires are a common fixture in the farm and ranch setting and in fields.
Often the location of wires overhead is not realized until it is too late. Prevention of Accidents Have the wiring checked by a competent electrician. Proper grounding is important in a farm or ranch work environment. Be sure the wiring system is able to handle the loads that will be used. This includes the outlet boxes and the service entry boxes.