Not Just Another Day-Gerry Kinney's Story by Safe Electricity.org

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  @t.r.4496 · 5 years ago

  I've been a lineman over 23 years, I always think three steps ahead. If I do this what happens here down there, everywhere.

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  @nothinyaseehere9449 · 5 years ago

  Hey gerry your a true blue legend. I hit 19kva took 3 hits over 11 seconds. I lost both legs and 30% of me is skinfrafted. I was lubricating a scissor lift in south Australia when my platform was raised by another worker. I took the full grunt. 3 years later im sitting in the royal Adelaide hospital after more surgery watching this. I hope you enjoy your happy to be alive day mate. Well done on your rehab your a strong man. Thankyou for this video mate.

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  @nothinyaseehere9449 · 3 years ago

  Hey guys I survived 19kva 3 times I lost both legs. I have an interview on Sa power networks channel, Thankyou for your story mate

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• JP

  @jpallen719 · 5 years ago

  Sounds like one of the nicest group of guys you ever want to meet..... 😢❤️

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• BO

  @bobbailey4954 · 3 years ago

  He sounds like a solid person we could all use more people like Jerry he’s an inspiration for all of us.

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• DR

  @drumsnbass · 8 years ago

  Gerry is a brave dood.  Good for you man — never give up!

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  @Southpawwarrior48 · 2 years ago

  Thank you all for your service. You all risk your lives to make ours easier. Thank you. ❤❤❤

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  @JimwombatLand · 1 month ago

  THANK YOU , LINEMEN !!

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  @harryprovan5045 · 5 years ago (edited)

  Gerry, Just finished reading your story. I was a lineman for 38 years and in my heart and head I am still a lineman. You are one strong individual and a true example of courage and determination. I personally know another lineman and friend who suffered through a similar though not exact injury. Both of you are great and strong men who are examples of courage.              All of us in that line of work have had a day when just for a second something else comes in your mind and you are or could be in trouble. Sometimes, by the help and warning of a co- worker or the grace of god we escape and nothing happens. Those that say it can never happen to them are kidding themselves or just haven’t been in the trade long enough. I do realize that today’s safety rules are a lot more stringent today than they were in 1962 when I started and that is great. Anyway Gerry, my brother and fellow lineman, thanks for being the person you are and thanks to your family and friends for hanging in there with you. Stay strong brother.

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• KY

  @kykybot215 · 8 years ago

  I went to a health and saftey fair today and at the electrical station they told us about this guy and recomended that we watch this video so I'm watching it

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  @cajunhook4781 · 6 years ago (edited)

  On my birthday Nov 24, 2014 I was hit with 13.8 Kv I lost  my left arm and lost the top of my left shoulder, and burned my right hand entrance wounds and burns damaged my right hand. My face neck ears and lungs where also burnt from the arc flash 46 surgeries and 3 months in ICU felt like an Eternity in hell. I’m 5 years past my electrocution.  My heart is broken for those who have to go through this. I found my therapy is helping other linemen that have had a similar accident Whether it’s they need someone talk to Or help guiding them to get prosthetics That would function better.  The Reason I came out so good I had God ,And my dad that lost the same arm 15years before me he inspired me not to give up.

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  @GeneMcC · 1 year ago

  Lineman and crew foreman for over 44 years in San Francisco. Best wishes, Lineman!