Cable grip slips during installation of communication line causing tower to sway
Incident Investigation
Cable grip slips during installation of communication line causing tower to sway
November 7, 2018
Passenger Ropeways
Reference Number:
II-795000-2019 (#10451)
Location: Whistler
Regulated industry sector: Passenger Ropeways
Incident overview
While installing and tensioning a communication line, the cable grip slipped along the line, causing the cable tension to release. The tower dramatically swayed several feet, throwing the installer off balance, causing a minor injury.