Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309303147 - Cable Bro'S Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Cable Bro'S Inc
524 South Jefferson
Fullerton, CA 92832
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102583416 |
Investigation Summary
On September 11, 2008, Employee #1 was climbing a utility pole to connect power lines to a house. He was wearing spikes, a harness, and stated that his safety line was secured around the pole. When Employee #1 was at an approximate height of 8 to 10 ft, his right spike broke loose. He slid down the pole approximately 3 ft, felt something strike his right thigh, pushed away from the pole, and landed on his feet. Employee #1's leg was impaled on a splintered piece of wood. He was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: LIFELINE, TELECOM WORK, IMPALED, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, LEG
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 309303147 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Telephone line installers and repairers |