Pennsylvania PUC To Investigate Verizon Wireline Infrastructure
Partly in response to a Communications Workers of America petition on hazardous conditions across Pennsylvania (see 1510220054), the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is holding hearings to look into Verizon’s “neglect of telephone infrastructure,” a CWA news release said Tuesday. The…
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PUC said last week that the case was assigned to Administrative Law Judge Joel Cheskis, who will preside over hearings examining Verizon's maintenance practices and quality of service. CWA documented instances of poles designated for removal that were broken or unstable; portions of old poles suspended in the air; terminals and other equipment not attached to poles; cables hanging perilously close to the ground; plastic coverings and splice boxes placed over damaged cable and other equipment that pose a risk of insect and animal infestation; and other similar conditions. CWA commended the PUC for its decision to hold hearings. CWA represents nearly 5,000 Verizon workers in the state. Verizon didn’t immediately comment.