An accident report update from Fairfield, California, revealed that the Solano County Sheriff’s Office identified the men who lost their lives as a result of a helicopter crash in the city. On Wednesday, June 3rd, they disclosed the victims’ identities as 41-year-old Jimmy Wasdin, 29-year-old Travis Shull, and Roscoe Gray.
The two men were members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Wasdin was a 676 Journeyman Lineman, while Shull was a Local 1245 Fourth Step Apprentice Lineman. They passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2nd, after the helicopter they were flying in crashed into a powerline.
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Gray flew the helicopter, and the crash report showed he was not a union member. Wasdin and Shull were performing line work for Wilson Construction before the occurrence. The SCSO has not disclosed the reason the aircraft crashed, and the FAA and the NTSB are still investigating.
In a statement released by IBEW 1254 Business Manager Tom Dalzell, he said the death of two of their members and Gray, a friend of their community, is devastating. The union leader expressed his heartfelt condolence to the families of the deceased and reiterated the dangers electrical line works pose, as seen in accident reports.
The manager said that members of IBEW must continuously stand up for each other, and renew their commitment to safety while on the job. Safety tips for electrical line workers include keeping a correct posture, staying aware of their surroundings, and using the appropriate tools. Others are working in teams, taking considerable time, and having the proper safety equipment.
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