Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1528489.015 - Diversified Utility Services, Inc

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Investigation Summary

At 1:00 p.m. on August 14, 2020, an employee working as an electrician for an electrical utility contractor was climbing into a manhole after finishing a job. The employee needed to take some pictures. While climbing down the ladder, the employee grabbed hold of a pin from the manhole lid to steady himself. The pin broke loose causing the employee to fall to the concrete floor below. The employee was hospitalized to treat a fractured back and dislocated shoulder.

Keywords: Arm, Back, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broke, Climbing on Ladder, Concrete Floor, Construction, Descending, Descending Ladder, Dislocated, Elec Utility Work, Electrician, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fracture, Installing, Ladder, Lost Balance, Manhole, Manhole Cover, Shoulder, Undrgrd Installation, Unsafe Position, Unstable Position, Utility