Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115737595 - Clackamas Communications Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Clackamas Communications Inc
4700 Sw Council Crest Dr
Portland, OR 97201
Mailing Address:
Po Box 22169 International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361529514 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $30,000 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $33,700 |
| Current Penalty | $1,350 | $21,500 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $22,950 |
| 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 | 740004707 A | 05/19/1992 | 06/02/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 740004713 | 05/19/1992 | 05/26/1992 | $250 | $500 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 740004706 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 740004705 A | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 740004705 B | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $150 | $150 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 71270030 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 740004710 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 02008 | Willful | 7820233 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 9. | 02009 | Willful | 750005001 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $1,500 | $10,000 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 10. | 02010 | Willful | 740003001 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement | |
| 11. | 03011 | Other | 701070501 | 05/19/1992 | 05/22/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | 06/05/1992 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Two employees of a communications company were installing antennae cables and raceways in the center tube of a 603 foot high communications tower. The employees were working from the vertical ladder that ran up the center of the tube. Employee #1 fell 375 feet down the ladder tube and died. A preliminary investigation indicated either that the employee was not using the ladder safety device or that it failed.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, INSTALLING, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115737595 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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