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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315343764 - United Power Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
United Power Contractors
14039 El Monte Rd
Lakeside, CA 92040
Mailing Address:
405 Maple St A 103, Ramona, CA 92065
Union Status: Union
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: 08/23/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101469906 |
Investigation Summary
On February 16, 2012 at 11:15 a.m., an employee was disassembling pieces of a steel transmission power link tower, and he was using fall protection while moving from one point to another. A forklift was raising a part and there was a popping sound which startled the employee. He lost his balance and fell about 10 feet inside the interior portion of the structure, and he hit a cross brace. The paramedics transported the employee to the hospital. The employee had 8 fractured ribs on his left side and was in the hospital for less than 24 hours for treatment that did not require surgery. Equipment and materials was a transmission tower, forklift and safety harnesses with belts with clips and lanyards. The employer provided high voltage electrical construction services for transmission and distribution. The employer reported the incident at 4:30 p.m. that day.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LANYARD, RIB, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, TRANSMISSION TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315343764 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electricians |