FRANCITAS, TEXAS·2023-03-30

Jackson Electric Cooperative Inc

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 16 to 20 feet · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Jackson Electric Cooperative Inc, Houston Pipe Line Co Cathodic Unit, FRANCITAS, TEXAS 77961 on 2023-03-30, Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.

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Final narrative

An employee was climbing a power line pole when the pole broke at ground level while the employee was approximately 20 feet up. The employee rode the pole to the ground and sustained 12 broken ribs, a broken collarbone, and a punctured lung.

Hospitalized Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders Utility and telephone poles

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