Description
Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2011. A crew was in the process of removing a temporary pole for a power line. As a worker climbed the pole to remove guy wires and attach a sling, the pole fell over, landing on the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.
Updated
November 17, 2014
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Utility pole collapse
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Title and publication information
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Series Title
Extent
20 pages
Frequency
Once
Publisher / Creator Information
Creator
Publisher
Human Services
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Resource Dates
Date Created
2014-11-17
Date Added
2018-01-17T16:04:41.691949
Date Modified
2014-11-17
Date Issued
2014-11-17
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Identifiers
Local Identifier
F-6183257
Usage / Licence
Usage Considerations
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigates serious incidents, including fatalities, which occur at work sites that fall under provincial OHS legislation. After a serious incident or fatality takes place at a work site, OHS officers investigate the work site to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident or fatality. OHS prepares an investigation report summarizing the incident and then conducts an enforcement action review of the investigation, to determine if the incident file should be submitted to Alberta Justice for consideration for prosecution. OHS publishes the fatality investigation report online only after investigations and all court proceedings, if any, are completed.
Contact
Contact Name
Occupational Health and Safety. Investigation Unit
Contact Email
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Phone 1-866-415-8690 (toll-free)