Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103157236 - Koeller Communications, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Koeller Communications, Inc.
Fourth & Haven/Buhler Rd., (Kwch Tower)
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Mailing Address:
2407 Tenth St., Great Bend, KS 67530
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360638589 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $854 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $854 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 10/03/1990 | 10/06/1990 | $427 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260552 C08 | 10/03/1990 | 10/06/1990 | $427 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing in a manlift cage approximately 1,250 ft above the ground. His lanyard was attached to the ladder of the TV tower when the cage slipped approximately 5 ft. Employee #1 was held in place by his safety belt and struck against the top of the cage. He was killed.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELEVATOR, TIE-OFF, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103157236 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |