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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1126837.015 - Tri State Tower, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa
Site Address:
Tri State Tower, Inc.
3052 Xircus
Ellsworth, IA 50075
Mailing Address:
2957 Hwy 13, Marion, IA 52302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/18/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1063898 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $2,025 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260028 A | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $625 | $625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260095 A | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $625 | $625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260503 C | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $625 | $625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19261060 B | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040040 A | 05/04/2016 | 06/21/2016 | $150 | $250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 p.m. on February 17, 2016, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working at or near the top of a 394 foot communication tower installing warning lights and wiring. Employee #2 was at approximately 200 feet up on the tower, working on the mid-warning lights. Employee #1 was descending the tower to help a coworker. Employee #2 stayed at the top of the tower to tie off the hoisting mechanism operated by a coworker (winch) and another coworker (tagline) who were both on the ground. Employee #1 fell from approximately 300 feet off the communication tower landing on the ground below. Employee #1 was killed from multiple injuries.
Keywords: Communication Tower, Fall, Hoist, Ladder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1126837.015 | 28 | M | Fatality | Crane and tower operators |