Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 95870.015 - Employee Falls From Telecommunication Tower And Suffers Cont

Accident Summary Nr: 95870.015 -- Report ID: 0454711 -- Event Date: 05/24/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1235464.015	05/25/2017		517212	Cms Wireless, Llc

Abstract: At approximately 11:15 a.m. on May 24, 2017, Employee #1 was adjusting load anchor points on a monopole tower, approximately 35 ft above ground level, as part of the additional telecommunication antennae installation. He was wearing a full body harness with safety climb attachment. As he worked, he became unattached to his anchor points. Employee #1 fell approximately 35 ft and struck dirt and stone on the ground that caused bruising and soreness to right leg, back, and arm. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was then released.

Keywords: Arm, Back, Contusion, Fall, Fall Protection, Leg, Telecom Work

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1235464.015	32	M	Non Hospitalized injury		Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair, Not Line Installer

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