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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313384737 - Pacific Bell Telephone Co Dba At&T California
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Bell Telephone Co Dba At&T California
2722 Fairgreen Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006
Mailing Address:
100 N Stoneman Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
Union Status: Union
SIC:4899
NAICS: 517910/Other Telecommunications
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/29/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/29/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102625290 |
Investigation Summary
On September 27, 2011, Employee #1, a system technician with Pacific Bell Telephone, was on a utility pole installing a DSL line. He conducted a visual inspection prior to ascending the pole. He strapped a safety strap to his safety belt and conducted his assigned work. As he unsnapped the strap from the belt, he was struck by an object, lost his balance, and grabbed onto the cable and strand. When they gave way, Employee #1 fell about 13 ft to the ground. He was hospitalized at LA County USC Medical Center for left femur and patella fractures. The investigation revealed that the cable and strand were possibly not secured due to a missing nut from the through bolt.
Keywords: FRACTURE, UNSECURED, SAFETY BELT, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, LOST BALANCE, UTILITY POLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313384737 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Telephone line installers and repairers |