Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 981670 - FALL FROM UTILITY POLE

Accident Summary Nr: 981670 -- Report ID: 0257230 -- Event Date: 10/05/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108072778	10/05/1989	4911	0	Aaa

Abstract: A power line worker was on a utility pole to repair an overhead power line. He fell from the pole about 6.1 meters to the ground, landing on his back. He sustained multiple contusions on his back and fractured several bones. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER LINE WORKER, BACK, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, CONTUSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108072778			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electrical power installers and repairers

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