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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111878203 - Pacific Gas And Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Gas And Electric
Spring Valley Rd. 500 Feet N. Of Orchard Springs
Chicago Park, CA 95712
Mailing Address:
788 Taylorville Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361333735 |
Investigation Summary
A POWER LINE WORKER FOR AN ELECTRIC UTILITY WAS CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR A CUSTOMER. THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBED A UTILITY POLE TO CONNECT THE SERVICE. WHEN HE COMPLETED THIS TASK, HE DESCENDED THE POLE. ONE OF HIS GAFFS CUT OUT AS THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBED OVER A TELEPHONE LINE. THE EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 20 FEET TO THE GROUND. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR THREE FRACTURED DISCS IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Keywords: POWER LINE WORKER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, CUTOUT--GAFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111878203 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |