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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1288040.015 - C.A. Advanced, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Carolina 0257230
Site Address:
C.A. Advanced, Inc.
Torre De Transmision
Naguabo, PR 00718
Mailing Address:
Po Box 599, Wakarusa, IN 46573
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1300912 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:50 p.m. on January 11, 2018, Employee #1, a power line worker, was working from a hook ladder that was attached to a helicopter to reinstall an electrical conductor on a transmission structure. During work, the ladder became detached from the helicopter longline while moving to a new location. Employee #1 and the ladder fell 80 feet to the ground. Emergency services were called and, upon arrival, Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for multiple injuries, including fractures to both wrists, a crushed left hand and finger fractures, torn ligaments, a dislocated clavicle, a fractured sternum, and three fractured ribs.
Keywords: Construction, Crushed, Dislocated, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Helicopter, Ladder, Power Line Worker, Transmission Tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1288040.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical power installers and repairers |