Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202489456 - Employee Is Injured When Utility Pole Fails

Accident Summary Nr: 202489456 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 08/05/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313229916	09/15/2009	8748	541618	Smud

Abstract: On August 5, 2009, Employee #1, a lineman, was troubleshooting a power surge in a residential neighborhood. The power was deenergized in preparation for the job. Before climbing a wood utility pole, he "sounded the pole" with a hammer. After climbing the pole using gaffes and positioning equipment, Employee #1 began inspecting connections. The pole then failed at its base and fell to the ground. Employee #1 was able to move to the upper side of the pole as it fell to avoid being crushed by it. He was hospitalized for fractures of his ankle, foot, and leg.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ELECTRICIAN, SAFETY BELT, LOCKOUT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE, ANKLE, FOOT, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313229916			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electricians

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