Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17425992 - Robstone Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Robstone Company
504 Sw 18th Ct. Alley
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33115
Mailing Address:
3100 Nw 131st St., Miami, FL 33167
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360534176 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WAS REPLACING A UTILITY POLE. WHEN HE WAS AT THE TOP OF THE POLE TRANSFERRING THE TREE SECTION, HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY BELT AND STRAP. HE CLIMBED DOWN TO A POINT ABOUT 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHERE SOME OVERHEAD LINES WERE INSTALLED ON THE POLE. HE RELEASED THE SAFETY STRAP TO CLIMB AROUND THE LINES AND USED HIS POLE CLIMBERS TO DESCEND FARTHER. HIS CLIMBERS APPARENTLY CUT OUT, AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND. HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND AND DIED FROM THE INJURIES HE RECEIVED.
Keywords: SAFETY BELT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17425992 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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