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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1102842.015 - Hearsttelevision, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Hearsttelevision, Inc.
1300 E. Britton Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Mailing Address:
1300 E. Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 515120/Television Broadcasting
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1031349 | ||
| Inspection | 1102832 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1102816 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1101175 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:15 p.m. on October 21, 2015, a worker was inspecting a telecommunications tower, which he accessed through the tower's elevator. The worker exited the elevator and tied off to the tower for the inspection with no incident. However, after the worker completed his inspection, he boarded the elevator without unhooking his lanyard from the tower. As the elevator began to descend, the attached lanyard pulled the worker out of the elevator, resulting in him being crushed between the elevator and tower. The worker died as a result of injury to his head, neck, and upper torso.
Keywords: Caught Between, Caught By, Communication Tower, Crushing, Elevator
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1102842.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Not Applicable |