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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311689954 - Oak Ridge-Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Oak Ridge-Public Works
East Magnolia Street
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Mailing Address:
200 South Tulane Street, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2007
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 11/20/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100624659 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 fell from the passenger side bucket while exiting the bucket. There were no witnesses to the fall. The fall potentially ranged from approximately 6-ft to approximately 12-ft 6-in. Employee #1 finished guarding a single phase primary wire for a tree trimming operation. Witnesses stated that Employee #1 was wearing his harness and lanyard until the bucket was cradled. Coworkers were not observing Employee #1 while he was exiting the bucket. Employee #1's coworkers heard a thud on the pavement and observed Employee #1 lying on the pavement. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311689954 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electrical power installers and repairers |