Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125716878 - Pg&E

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 125716878

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 01/05/2004

Site Address:
Pg&E
County Rd.18
Woodland, CA 95695

Mailing Address:
3301 Industrial Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1623

NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/29/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/29/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362344301

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201175270

Event: 01/05/2004

Employee killed in fall from power pole

On January 5, 2004, Employee #1, a lineman for PG&E, was on a power pole removing disconnected lines running down its side so underground service could be installed. His left foot was on a climbing hook, and his right foot was attached to the pole with a climbing spur. He was removing his climbing belt so he could reposition himself on the pole when he lost his grip fell approximately 25 ft to the ground. A coworker at the base of the pole witnessed the fall and tried to assist him before calling 911 for help. The Woodland Fire Department arrived at the scene and provided first aid. Employee #1 was transported to UC-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where he died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: DISMANTLING, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125716878			Fatality	Other	Electrical power installers and repairers

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