Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304137938 - Aimco
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Aimco
Hunter'S Chase, 5200 Huntmaster Drive
Midlothian, VA 23112
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 08/07/2001
Investigation Summary
An electrician was on a Little Giant Ladder Systems A-frame ladder, removing the globe assembly from a streetlighting pole so that he could replace the ballast. Another employee was assisting from the other side of the ladder, which had rungs on both sides. As the electrician lifted the assembly from the pole, one of the feet on the right side of the ladder sank into the soft ground. The ladder tipped over to the right. The assisting employee safely landed on the lawn. The electrician landed on the concrete sidewalk and tried to hold the $1,000.00 globe assembly to keep it from breaking. However, as his feet hit the sidewalk, the assembly fell from his hands and crashed to the sidewalk. The electrician fell onto the broken assembly, injured four ribs on his left side, and sprained an ankle. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: ELECTRICIAN, LADDER, RIB, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304137938 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical and electronic technicians |
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