Electrical hazard at Austin airport maintenance area, Austin TX
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, maintenance personnel investigated a damaged light switch near a jetbridge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The switch appeared destroyed and posed a potential electrical shock hazard. Crews discussed replacing the single pole unit to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Public Works Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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So this is light switch, it's room number (number withheld),
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directly under Jetbridge 25.
00:08
Copy. What kind of switch is it? Is it just a regular single throw? Yes, sir.
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Single pole snap switch.
00:16
I might have one on the truck.
00:18
Four. Yeah, it's totally destroyed.
00:20
It's definitely an electrical shock hazard.
00:25
Copy. Does it actually have power? Live working.
00:27
Just the throw actually sort of disintegrated so they can't turn it on or off.
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Location mentioned:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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