Supreme Court of Vermont February 7, 1978, 60-77 (Green Mountain Power Corp. v. Commissioner of Labor & Industry)

Larrow, J.

This appeal involves construction of the “general duty clause” of Vermont’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSHA). 21 V.S.A. §§ 201-231.

Proceedings Below

Steven Bagalio, a lineman first class A for Green Mountain Power Corporation (GMP), was killed when, in an attempt to remove a “jumper,” he came into contact with a live wire.