Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 959510 - FALL - CLIMBER CUTOUT

Accident Summary Nr: 959510 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 09/03/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111875902	09/05/1991	1731	0	Atrex, Inc.

Abstract: An electrical worker was climbing a utility pole to install a trap box onto a cable television line. His climbing gaffs cut out, causing him to fall about 5.5 meters to the pavement. He landed on his feet, fracturing the tibia and fibula in both his legs. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TELECOM WORK, CABLE TV WORK, TIBIA, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, CUTOUT--GAFF, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111875902			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers

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