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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309078111 - Cox Communication Louisiana L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Cox Communication Louisiana L.L.C.
Intersection Of Hwy 447 & Landover Drive
Walker, LA 70785
Mailing Address:
7401 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4841
NAICS: 517510/Cable and Other Program Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/20/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100556018 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 15, 2005, Employee #1 was installing new coaxial cable at a residence. To extend a cable over a group of 10-ft-tall bushes, he tied the cable to a rubber ball and a nylon rope. When Employee #1 tossed the rubber ball, the connected cable contacted a primary high voltage line approximately 7 to 8 ft above the bushes. Employee #1 was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CABLE TV WORK, COMMUNICATION CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, COMMUNICATION WORKER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309078111 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |