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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1401896.015 - Nedelco Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Nedelco Inc.
270 S 8th St
Aurora, NE 68818
Mailing Address:
1006 12th St, Aurora, NE 68818
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 517110/Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2019
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec
Case Closed: 05/20/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1456660 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 14, 2019, an employee was attempting to recertify himself on a self-rescue maneuver. The employee suspended himself approximately 8 feet above the ground from the base of a telecommunications tower and was attempting to lower himself using self-rescue equipment. When the employee activated the release mechanism of his self-rescue device, he fell 8 feet to the ground below. The employee stated that he did not have time to stop the release of the line which would have stopped his descent. The employee received a fracture to his vertebrae and was hospitalized for these injuries.
Keywords: Fall, Fracture, Telecom Work, Tower, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1401896.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair, Not Line Installer |