Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314331653 - Comcast
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Comcast
2836 Melillo Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Mailing Address:
2500 Bates Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4841
NAICS: 517510/Cable and Other Program Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102692563 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on July 7, 2012, Employee #1 was installing a cable to serve a private residence. The employee ran the cable through a conduit and up a pole. The next step of the process was to attach the cable to the pole by using tacks. Employee # 1 climbed down to the point where the cable was to be attached and traversed going from one side of the pole to the other side of the pole. In traversing the pole, the employee missed the peg or permanent step of the pole and fell. Employee # 1 was taken to John Muir Medical in Walnut Creek, where he was diagnosed with a broken heel. Employee #1 was hospitalized for more than 24 hours.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INSTALLING, CABLE TV WORK, CONDUIT, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314331653 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Telephone line installers and repairers |
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