Ellie Brown Photography/ Altered Books
Levi, 30, Lineman for NorthWestern Energy
2011
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What he was unwilling to part with:
Yellow plastic gaff sharpening kit
Blue speed wrench for ¾” and 5/8”
Crosby users lifting guide for rigging “shows lifting angles and weighs to hook slings for heavy objects”
Ice Cleats “very handy out here”
Plumb bob “when you set a new power pole you measure the center of the pole to the center of the plumb line…so your power poles are strait”
Tan colored fabric head mask “for winter time, to keep warm”
Safety glasses in black fabric pouch Nemesis brand “they are company issued”
2 pair leather gloves: one yellow Napa brand, one Ansell brand
Atlas Fit blue gloves for grip “for wearing when it’s wet out so I don’t ruin my leathers”
HY/Pack: Toiletry Pack (wet wipes, antibiotics, toilet paper, napkins, trash bag, band aids)
3m Black electrical tape
Brown Carhart “stocking cap”
Safety Orange bibs and raincoat …they make us wear this god-awful orange”
Mini Shackles; for connecting chains
Yellow handle needle nose plyers
Metal C-Hook “attach it to ropes and hand lines”
Lineman belt & Tools (holding 9 tools, a role of tape and some staples) “and a scare strap…to hold you on the pole”
Titanium Hooks/ Gaffs

What he was willing to part with:
Grey 100% cotton gloves “go underneath of rubber gloves I wear to work energized lines”
Black tube Rubber “to protect the power line”
Flat black rubber
5/8” nut
2 ground staples
Swat Pro personal insect repellant
Piece of glass “made when a power line went down and turned the sand into glass”
Role of 3m electrical tape
Sling rope
Toiletry pack
Ticket stub to Project Revolution 2004
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