Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — GLENDIVE, MONTANA
| Employer | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. | Report ID | 2021032027 |
| Address | Marsh St | City, State ZIP | GLENDIVE, MONTANA 59330 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1519054 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.04000, -104.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a transfer unit off a telephone pole when the pole's base snapped, causing the employee to slide down the pole and fall to the ground. The employee suffered a broken femur that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2021, a worker at Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. in GLENDIVE, MONTANA suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 204 severe injury reports involving "Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall from collapsing structure or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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