BigJohn...
take another look at the video... The metal pull out braces on the crane are whats doing the arcing...

The newslady I spoke about would've been ok if she'd stayed in the van... The rubber tires of the van WERE in fact insulating it from ground.. the fireworks were coming from the mast connecting all 3 phases together overhead... The newslady became injured when she stepped OUT of the van (one arm holding on the van as she stepped out, she became the path of least resistance!) [Linked Image] :sad:

Although the difference between 4160V & 230KV is monumental.. In her case it seems it would've helped.... I dunno about it being enough to insulate against 230KV..

-Randy