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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108965070 - Pro-Com Towers Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Pro-Com Towers Incorporated
501 C Baggett Road
Ringold, GA 30736
Mailing Address:
914 Wellington Lane, Hixson, TN 37343
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/21/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360823454 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 19260105 A | 01/13/1995 | 01/26/1995 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Three employees were erecting a 66-meter-tall communication tower. The structure was a guide tower (Rohn Model No. 45G) with a 457-millimeter face and uniform cross structure. One of the employees was tied to the tower, installing guys. His two coworkers released a come-along that was supporting the tower. The turnbuckle popped out, causing the tower to fall to the ground with the employee still attached. His coworkers ran over to provide medical assistance, but the employee died of trauma to the head and chest. The bolt had been improperly inserted through the turnbuckle eye.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, COLLAPSE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GUY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108965070 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |