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Accident Summary Nr: 143065.015 - Two employees fall from utility pole, receive rib fractures

Accident Summary Nr: 143065.015 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 01/06/2022
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1574310.01501/25/2022237130Wilson Utility Construction Co.

Abstract: At 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2022, Employee #1 and Employee #2 climbed a utility pole while conducting storm restoration work. As they ascended the pole, the pole broke at ground level and both employees fell. The employees were hospitalized to treat rib fractures.

Keywords: Ascending, Broke, Climbing, Fall, Fracture, Rib, Utility Pole
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Powerline, transmission line Maintenance or repair   30

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1574310.015 25 M Hospitalized injury Electrical power installers and repairers
2 1574310.015 47 M Hospitalized injury Electrical power installers and repairers

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