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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105698104 - Appalachian Power Co. (Apco) Fieldale Area
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Central 0355100
Site Address:
Appalachian Power Co. (Apco) Fieldale Area
Sr. 679, 3 Miles S.
Bassett, VA 24055
Mailing Address:
Appalachian Drive, Fieldale, VA 24089
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300677 |
Investigation Summary
An employee working from a fiberglass ladder was installing cable television service at a residence. The ladder was leaning against an old utility pole that was being replaced by a power line contractor. The contractor had apparently left a 120-volt overhead power line hanging low from the new pole. The 120-volt secondary conductor was about 457 millimeters from and parallel to the cable television amplifier hook up. As the cable installer climbed his ladder on the road side of the pole, he contacted the secondary conductor with his right hand. He apparently froze to the conductor, so he kicked the ladder out from under himself and fell 4.3 meters to the ground. He suffered a fractured ankle.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ANKLE, CABLE TV WORK, FALL, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, FRACTURE, E TC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105698104 | Occupation Not Listed |