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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126056779 - La City Water & Power
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La City Water & Power
2612 Castle Heights Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Mailing Address:
111 N. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362566374 |
Investigation Summary
A power line crew had completed work on a utility pole. A power line worker on the crew was preparing to descend the pole by its step bolts. After he unhooked his positioning strap, he was attacked by a carpenter bee. The employee tried to swat the bee, lost his balance, and fell about 5.5 meters to the ground. He was hospitalized with a fractured pelvis and a fractured right shoulder.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SHOULDER, BEE STING, POWER LINE WORKER, PELVIS, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126056779 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |