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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112051925 - City Of Burbank Public Service Department
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
City Of Burbank Public Service Department
2030 North Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
Mailing Address:
164 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91503
Union Status: Union
SIC:4931
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/09/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361063860 |
Investigation Summary
A POWER LINE APPRENTICE TRAINEE WAS CLIMBING A 50-FOOT-TALL UTILITY POLE AT THE TRAINING FACILITY OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. AT ABOUT THE 30-FOOT LEVEL, HIS POLE CLIMBERS CUT OUT, AND HE SLID DOWN THE POLE. THE EMPLOYEE FELL FROM THE POLE TO THE GROUND THE LAST 6 FEET. EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICES TRANSPORTED THE EMPLOYEE TO A HOSPITAL. HE WAS TREATED FOR NECK AND BACK CONTUSIONS AND ABRASIONS AND FOR SPLINTERS IN BOTH ARMS AND THEN WAS RELEASED.
Keywords: POWER LINE WORKER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNTRAINED, UTILITY POLE, CUTOUT--GAFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112051925 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |