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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 434651.015 - Platinum Communications Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Platinum Communications Inc.
2238 E. Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
Mailing Address:
815a Brazos St. Suite 371, Austin, TX 78746
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2012
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 02/05/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 356626 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260502 A02 | 11/02/2012 | 11/05/2012 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 11/02/2012 | 11/19/2012 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on May 16, 2012, and employee was working as a subcontractor at a communications firm in Austin, Texas. The firm was engaged in the construction of radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting and receiving towers. He was applying weatherproofing to a structure. While repositioning, he fell approximately 30.5 meters (100 feet) from height. He was hospitalized and treated for fractures to his neck, arms, and leg.
Keywords: Arm, Construction, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Leg, Neck, Telecom Work, Tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 434651.015 | 32 | M | Hospitalized injury |