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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314862038 - La City Water & Power
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
La City Water & Power
5375 Exchange St.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Mailing Address:
1350 S. Wall St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/13/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102759917 |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was on a new utility pole connecting conductors. He was about 9 meters above the ground. After completing the connections, he started to descend the pole. The gaff on his pole climber cut out of the pole. With his body belt around the pole, he fell onto a horizontal down-guy metal support pole for the utility pole. He had surgery and was hospitalized for 14 days with fractured ribs, a fractured pelvis, fractured legs, and internal injuries. The injured employee had been working for his employer for 2 years, performing duties of an electrical distribution mechanic trainee, including climbing utility poles.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER LINE WORKER, PELVIS, RIB, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, CUTOUT--GAFF, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314862038 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |