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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316721828 - Diversified Utility Service
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Diversified Utility Service
1200 Ft N Of S. Bethel & Huntsman
Selma, CA 93662
Mailing Address:
3501 Unicorn Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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: 02/20/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101088755 |
Investigation Summary
On January 23, 2013, Employee #1, a utility line contractor, was assigned to get hardware needed to install the new conductors being pulled through the new power poles. While the employee was at the truck getting the parts, one of the spliced conducts broke on the pole and the pole started to fall to the ground. The employee heard the snap and saw the line starting to fall and was heading away. Employee #1 jumped under the truck to prevent contact with the conductor. The conductor fell on the truck and energized the truck. The employee's back and leg was touching the frame and was shocked. Employee #1 was taken to Fresno Community Hospital, where he was treated for burns to his back and left knee. Employee #1 remained hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, SHOCK, BACK, TRUCK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, FALL, UTILITY POLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316721828 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |