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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112005400 - San Diego Gas & Electric
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
San Diego Gas & Electric
114 Tenth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1831, San Diego, CA 92112
Union Status: Union
SIC:4931
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361055320 | ||
| Complaint | 76323500 | Yes | Yes |
| Complaint | 76323559 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A senior power line worker was climbing a utility pole to inspect a transformer after a possible lightning strike during a thunderstorm. As he stopped below the transformer to belt off, his left thumb contacted the transformer case. The case had been energized by a fault caused by the lightning. The employee lost his grip on the pole and fell about 6.1 meters to the ground. As he was falling, he grabbed a service cable and began to slide down the hillside. He let go of the cable and struck his left heel on a boulder. He suffered a crushed heel from the boulder and injured his left knee. His crew used a ladder to carry him to the roadway and administered first aid. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, LIGHTNING, E PTD, GROUND FAULT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, TRANSFORMER, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112005400 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |