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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110140852 - Communication Manpower, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Communication Manpower, Inc.
89 Duval St.
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1037, Chipley, FL 32428
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360448302 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were changing over aerial telephone lines to buried ones. The job consisted of disconnecting the aerial line on existing telephone poles, reconnecting it to the down-line attached to the pole, and then making the connection to the buried line in a pedestal at the base of the pole. Employee #1 had mounted an extension ladder placed against the pole, which had a pole holder attached at the top of the upper section. This made it necessary to disconnect and reconnect up on the pole. He unhooked his lineman belt lanyard from around the pole and was swinging the snap down to connect it to a D-ring on his belt, but he missed. As his arm swung out behind him, he lost his balance and fell approximately 15 ft to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: EXTENSION LADDER, TELECOM WORK, LADDER, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110140852 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |