Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14517338 - FALL FROM ANTENNA TOWER

Accident Summary Nr: 14517338 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 06/18/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1191865	08/17/1984	3669	0	Buddy'S Electronics

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM AN ANTENNA TOWER, REPLACING THE ANTENNA'S ROTATOR AND BOOSTER. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY BELT, BUT HE UNHOOKED THE LANYARD TO MOVE TO A HIGHER POSITION ON THE TOWER. THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL 70 FEET TO HIS DEATH.

Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, SAFETY BELT, SLIP, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1191865			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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