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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107151912 - Bell Atlantic
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Bell Atlantic
117 Hasley (Rear)
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Mailing Address:
201 Stanwix Street, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Union Status: Union
SIC:4813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361835655 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/16/1997 | 06/23/1997 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/26/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were removing a tree that was leaning against a telephone line in a remote area. The employees made an initial notch and cut. The tree dropped but was still leaning against the line. The employees made an additional notch and cut, and the tree began to slide down the line as the workers moved away. Two of the employees went towards the west while the other employee went towards the east. The tree fell in a northeasterly direction, striking the eastbound worker in the upper trunk area. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TELECOM WORK, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107151912 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Telephone line installers and repairers |