Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201038106 - Employee Falls from Utility Pole During Training

Accident Summary Nr: 201038106 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 04/06/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305480766	04/13/2006	9631	926130	L A City Dwp

Abstract: An electrical distribution mechanic trainee working for an electric utility was undergoing training. This training included: ascending and descending utility poles, rigging, transferring conductors, testing equipment, and other related activities. The trainee was ascending an 18-meter-tall utility pole, under supervision of a coworker. At a height of approximately 6 meters, the trainee fell, landing on his face and right arm. He was hospitalized with a fractured jaw and right arm.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ARM, UNTRAINED, UTILITY POLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305480766			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electrical power installers and repairers

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