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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125729798 - Applied Technology Group Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Applied Technology Group Inc
39405 S Derrick
Coalinga, CA 93210
Mailing Address:
4440 Easton Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7622
NAICS: 811213/Communication Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/27/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362092207 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $19,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 | $0 | $5,550 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 07/17/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 8605 A | 07/17/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $550 | $14,400 | $0 | 08/22/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On February 26, 2003, Employee #1 was checking connections on a tower antenna when he fell approximately 20 feet. The employee had fall protection but it was not used during his ascent and descent of the tower. He was transported to Coalinga Regional Medical Center and then flown to UMC in Fresno where he died.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, PPE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125729798 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |