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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310597554 - At&T
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
At&T
455 S. La Cadena Dr
Colton, CA 92324
Mailing Address:
17070 Ceres, Fontana, CA 92335
Union Status: Union
SIC:4813
NAICS: 517110/Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102494069 |
Investigation Summary
At noon on February 7, 2007, Employee #1, while working for a Telecommunication Company, was working on a telephone line to connect a telephone wire to a residential home. The employee was using a 22 ft long extension ladder leaning on to a cable strand. After completing the connection and climbing down the ladder, the ladder slid to one side. Employee #1 lost his balance. The employee fell 16 ft on to a paved road, landing on his feet. Employee #1 suffered multiple fractures of his lower right leg and foot, which required surgery. The employee was hospitalized for four days.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TELECOM WORK, LADDER, CLIMBING ON COLUMN, FALL, LOST BALANCE, FOOT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310597554 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Technicians, n.e.c. |