Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313229916 - Smud

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 313229916

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 09/15/2009

Site Address:
Smud
7693 Twin Oaks Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Mailing Address:
6201 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95817

Union Status: Union

SIC:8748

NAICS: 541618/Other Management Consulting Services

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/01/2009

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/30/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102515061

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202489456

Event: 08/05/2009

Employee Is Injured When Utility Pole Fails

On August 5, 2009, Employee #1, a lineman, was troubleshooting a power surge in a residential neighborhood. The power was deenergized in preparation for the job. Before climbing a wood utility pole, he "sounded the pole" with a hammer. After climbing the pole using gaffes and positioning equipment, Employee #1 began inspecting connections. The pole then failed at its base and fell to the ground. Employee #1 was able to move to the upper side of the pole as it fell to avoid being crushed by it. He was hospitalized for fractures of his ankle, foot, and leg.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ELECTRICIAN, SAFETY BELT, LOCKOUT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE, ANKLE, FOOT, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313229916			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Electricians

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