Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201795861 - Employee Is Injured When Struck by Falling Object
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301328407 | 07/25/2002 | 1731 | 0 | Diversified Communications Services Inc. |
Abstract: On July 10, 2002, Employee #1, a foreman, was working with two coworkers. One coworker was in an aerial lift basket along with a 30 pound cable reel and was headed to the top of a cell tower. The basket was at a height of approximately 60 ft when the cable reel fell out and struck Employee #1, who was standing on the ground. Employee #1 suffered fractures to his neck and shoulder and was hospitalized.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerline, transmission line | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | 65 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301328407 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Struck by falling object/projectile |
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