Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170628713 - FALL - FAILURE OF UTILITY POLE

Accident Summary Nr: 170628713 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 09/08/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125773978	02/04/1998	4911	0	Pg&E

Abstract: A power line worker was installing a conductor on the crossarm of an 11-meter-tall utility pole. He was strapped onto the pole and was adjusting the conductor to get the required sag on the conductor. The pole broke, and the employee rode it down. He sustained injuries to his wrists, liver, and kidney and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, LIVER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, KIDNEY, UTILITY POLE, WRIST

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125773978			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electrical power installers and repairers

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