Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119630259 - Verizon Communications
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Verizon Communications
3450 Dos Rios Road
Laytonville, CA 95454
Mailing Address:
485 Cogner Street, Garberville, CA 95542
Union Status: Union
SIC:4813
NAICS: 517110/Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/23/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361600117 |
Investigation Summary
On July 1, 2003, an employee was repairing 48v Dc phone line that had blown down, working from a truck-mounted aerial device, Ford F350/telsta A 28D, Serial number. 92710094h. The employee pulled on line so he could splice it with the other end. While pulling line whipped and contacted 7200 v leg to 12000v high voltage system that was 15-20-ft above phone line system, causing burns to the employee hands, right calve and hip. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, TELECOM WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119630259 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Telephone line installers and repairers |
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