Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101471274 - Claiborne Electric Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Claiborne Electric Cooperative
Hwy 1564
Homer, LA 71040
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 719, Homer, LA 71040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/22/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360136857 |
Investigation Summary
A POWER LINE WORKER WAS INSTALLING A NEW SERVICE DROP FROM AN EXISTING POLE-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER TO A NEW HOUSE. THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBED THE WOOD UTILITY POLE. WHEN HE GOT ABOUT 17 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, IT BROKE OFF AT GROUND LEVEL, LANDING ON THE TRANSFORMER. THE EMPLOYEE FELL WITH THE POLE, AND IT ALSO LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE. THE EMPLOYEE LATER DIED OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE FALL.
Keywords: POWER LINE WORKER, CRUSHED, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101471274 | Fatality | Other | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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