Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201485604 - Telecommunications Worker Fractures Vertebrae in Fall

Accident Summary Nr: 201485604 -- Report ID: 0950622 -- Event Date: 04/03/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120339767	06/03/2003	4841	515210	Comcast Cable

Abstract: A telecommunications worker was climbing a utility pole to restore cable service to residential housing. He was wearing gaffs, and as he climbed, he encountered a tree branch located in his path. When he tried to maneuver around the branch, his right foot slipped. This action caused his left foot to slip as well, and he fell, landing on his feet. He sustained two broken vertebrae in the 18-foot fall. His L1 vertebra was shattered, and his L2 vertebra was fractured. He was hospitalized for seven days.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, FRACTURE, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, TREE LIMB, E TC, FALL, UTILITY POLE, VERTEBRA, CUTOUT--GAFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120339767			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electrical and electronic technicians

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