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Trailing Cable

Trailing Cable

Trailing Cable

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We use a trailing cable to feed mobile mine equipment at 4160 V.  I am trying to find any direction from the IEEE, NEC, or NFPA about how to handle this energized cable.  The cable is appropriately insulated to be laid on the ground to feed the equipment, however there are concerns about handling the cable energized.  Other than using linesmen gloves, is there something else we could try?

Thanks.

RE: Trailing Cable

I think the answer is none of the above.  MSHA has the rules for just about everything in a mine or quarry.  Their rules and requlations are generally more stringent than NEC etc.

RE: Trailing Cable

86ranger,
MSHA has regulations for handling high voltage cables.  Look in CFR75.818.  Their website is www.msha.gov.  They may not be the governing body at your site, but this section of their law may give you some ideas on how to put a plan together.
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