Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
| Employer | Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC | Report ID | 2023087114 |
| Address | 854 Alford Ave | City, State ZIP | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35244 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1693379 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.42000, -86.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 6, 2023, a utility crew was working at a job site after storm damage. The crew was digging a hole to install a new pole. While the utility crew was working, a nearby tree crew cut a tree that was lying on a power line, releasing the tension in the line. The line sprung up and dislodged a broken pole, which struck the injured employee in the left shoulder and upper right thigh, causing lacerations. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2023, a worker at Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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