Thayer Power & Communication
Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet — Fractures — LUCASVILLE, OHIO
| Employer | Thayer Power & Communication | Report ID | 20241211733 |
| Address | 1574 CR 59 | City, State ZIP | LUCASVILLE, OHIO 45648 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Utility poles |
| Secondary Source | Fall protection equipment | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | 1794692 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.93000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was up a power line pole structure when an existing cable was removed from the pole. The weight of the employee on the pole caused it to break off below ground level, and the employee fell 15-20 feet with the pole to the ground. The pole landed on the employee and they sustained a shattered right femur. Fall protection was in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2024, a worker at Thayer Power & Communication in LUCASVILLE, OHIO suffered fractures to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as fall to lower level from collapsing structure or equipment 6 to 30 feet, with utility poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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