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Inspection: 109672816 - Microwave Transmission Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Inspection Nr: 109672816
Report ID: 0418300
Date Opened: 03/28/1995
Site Address:
Microwave Transmission Systems, Inc.
Contel Cellular Site
Vance, AL 35200
Mailing Address:
1732 North Greenville, Richardson, TX 75081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360792683 |
| 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 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19260550 A15 I | 04/28/1995 | 05/03/1995 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 927749
Event: 03/16/1995
ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU BOOM
A section of steel communications tower was being suspended by a crane. The crane's boom contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line, and an employee touching the tower section was electrocuted.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, E TC, ELECTROCUTED, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109672816 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors, n.e.c. |