Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201632601 - EMPLOYEE TURNED AND FRACTURED ANKLE

Accident Summary Nr: 201632601 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 01/20/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305176935	02/14/2002	4911	0	Enron Corp

Abstract: A power line worker was using a hook and block to lower a deenergized phase conductor. The hook was pushed into the crossarm of a utility pole for support. As the employee used a handline to lower the conductor, the hook came out of the crossarm, transferring the weight to the handline. The extra weight caused him to lose his balance and turn his right ankle. He sustained a fracture to his right ankle and was hospitalized for surgery.

Keywords: FRACTURE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, ELEC UTILITY WORK, LOST BALANCE, ANKLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305176935			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install.

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