Incident date: 2022-10-26
NAICS industry code: 238210

An employee was descending a power pole using gaffs. At approximately two feet from the ground, the employee stepped down with the left foot, causing the right foot and gaff to dislodge. The right gaff contacted the left ankle resulting in a puncture wound the left ankle.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
code_source: title: Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
code_nature: title: Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds
code_body: title: Ankle(s)
severity: moderate