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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100267640 - Lufkin Telephone Exchange Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Lufkin Telephone Exchange Inc
Lufkin Ave Near Timberland Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
Mailing Address:
321 N 1st St, Lufkin, TX 75901
Union Status: Union
SIC:4813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/27/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360141154 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19030002 A01 | 12/31/1985 | 01/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040008 | 12/31/1985 | 01/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY WAS DISCONNECTING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE CABLE. HE WAS WORKING FROM AN EXTENSION LADDER ABOUT 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. WHEN HE CUT THE CABLE, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: EXTENSION LADDER, TELECOM WORK, COMMUNICATION CABLE, E TC, LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100267640 | Fatality | Concussion | Telephone line installers and repairers |