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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126218213 - J-Comm
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
J-Comm
7779 Tolans Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Mailing Address:
1380 W 9th Street, Upland, CA 91786
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4841
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/18/2000
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362572620 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was installing a satellite antenna system on a dwelling. He was working from a 4.8-meter fiberglass extension ladder. He had been working, ascending and descending the ladder, for almost 2 hours. In one of his descents, the ladder shifted and caused him to fall about 2.4 to 3.1 meters. He sustained a fractured right foot, a fractured nose, and a dislocated right wrist. He was hospitalized for 6 days. After the accident, the employee stated that he had made sure that the ladder was firmly secured before using it.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TELECOM WORK, LADDER, NOSE, DISLOCATED, FALL, ANTENNA, FOOT, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126218213 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Communications equipment operators, n.e.c. |