Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300879848 - Smud

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 300879848

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 02/02/2005

Site Address:
Smud
9268 Tokay Lane
Sacramento, CA 95828

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 15830, Sacramento, CA 95852

Union Status: Union

SIC:4939

NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/29/2005

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/26/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101171734

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201176849

Event: 01/24/2005

Employee's Leg Is Amputated in Fall from Utility Pole

On January 24, 2005, Employee #1, a lineman, was in a field of training poles, approximately 38 ft tall. He was taking his final test of the week long climbing school course. He completed his job of installing cross members at the top of the pole. He dropped his supply rope, unhooked his belt and started to descend. He moved approximately 4 ft, and his right gaffe cut out of the pole, causing him to lose his hold and fall approximately 30 ft. He was hospitalized, and his right leg was amputated.

Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300879848			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Electricians' apprentices

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