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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125743948 - Pacific Bell
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Bell
Hwy 32, Mile Marker 11422
Chico, CA 95926
Mailing Address:
2600 Camino Ramon 2w000c, San Ramon, CA 94583
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361699853 |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2001, Employee #1 was climbing a telephone pole to install equipment. He was using pole climbing gear equipped with a steel gaff on each foot, however he was not using a strap or belt connected to the pole while climbing. When Employee #1 was about 14 ft. above the ground, his right gaff gave splintered the pole. He then lost his hold on the pole and fell to the ground. Employee #1 was hospitalized with a fractured vertebra in his lower back.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TELECOM WORK, BACK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125743948 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Communications equipment operators, n.e.c. |