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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303084883 - Irby Construction Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Irby Construction Co. Inc.
Hwy 3059, I-10 Exit 36
Lake Charles, LA 70621
Mailing Address:
817 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2001
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 09/13/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100552306 |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker had completed a maintenance inspection of an H-frame structure supporting an overhead power line and was on top of one of the structure's poles. He was waiting for a helicopter that was used to transfer employees on and off the structures. As the helicopter moved into position for the transfer, the power line worker reached for and grabbed the helicopter's skid. He was unable to maintain his grasp, lost his balance, and fell 18 meters to the ground, landing approximately 7.6 meters away from the base of the structure. He had disengaged his fall protection equipment as the helicopter approached.
Keywords: HELICOPTER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303084883 | Fatality | Other | Electrical power installers and repairers |