Electricians - generator to house

[Rubycon]

Accidents always start with investigation. Once it has been determined that there was no fault in the line repair crew's procedure other methods to find out how the line was energized are taken into consideration. That's the tricky part. The unfortunate victim's survivors will want answers from his or her employer and this often involves legal action. If the case finds a negligent customer with an improper connection they most certainly can be charged with negligent manslaughter.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

You can bet your ass if they find an improper, illegal or just plain dodgy generator connection, or evidence of one, they will prosecute for negligent homicide.

Who is "they"? Power companies don't prosecute, and local authorities aren't going to find this connection.

(edit: I'm in agreement with you about the point that people need to know wtf they're doing, especially when it endangers the life of a linesman. But, you seem to be rather fanatical about this issue.)

Local authorities can investigate based on the power companies evidence. Any pot grower knows this.
Couple that with a death, and not just an injury, and there are all kinds of "authority" coming to bear, not the least being the isurance company that will have to pay the survivors...... or not.

Given that the power is "OFF" on the supply side (based on the linesman's orientation) it's not too hard to go along the roads, find someone who has a generator running, or fly over at night, and those will be the ones with lights on.

As for power companies power to prosecute....
Let's see you steal power and see if that theory holds up. Trespass and BASE jump off a tower, run up a big bill, even a small one, and refuse to pay. Wanna compare state penalties for bypassing a meter?
Power companies do indeed prosecute, both civilly and criminally.

And as for my fanaticism, given the number of incorrect answers given here, it's no wonder.
Besides, everyone needs a hobby.