Utility Lines Construction Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — CROSBY, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Utility Lines Construction Services | Report ID | 2015010548 |
| Address | Right-Away Crosby to Natchez | City, State ZIP | CROSBY, MISSISSIPPI 39633 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Electric parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1021539 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.28000, -91.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The rope broke while a new cross arm was being installed on an electrical power pole. An employee walking under the rope was struck by the falling arm.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2015, a worker at Utility Lines Construction Services in CROSBY, MISSISSIPPI suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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