# Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified at New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
> OSHA SIR `2015041975` · 4/13/2015 · WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall from collapsing structure or equipment 21 to 25 feet
- **Source:** Utility and telephone poles
- **Secondary source:** Power lines, transformers, convertors
## Employer
- **Name:** New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
- **Location:** Abenaki Ski Area, WOLFEBORO, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 03894
- **NAICS:** 221122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were removing service wire that had been de-energized (energy source to street lights in preparation for demolition work for a new ski lodge). The injured employee climbed a utility pole; when he cut the line, it changed the balance of the pole (strain on pole) and caused it to break off at ground level. The employee fell approximately 22 to 25 feet to the ground. He was hospitalized.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*