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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1534490.015 - Gutierrez Communications Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse Area Office
Site Address:
Gutierrez Communications Inc
6810 Cold Brook Road
Homer, NY 13077
Mailing Address:
529 Forrest Road, Wallkill, NY 12589
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: 06/11/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1774074 | ||
| Inspection | 1534495 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,151 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,151 |
| Current Penalty | $44,235 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,235 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/29/2021 | 12/09/2021 | $12,287 | $13,653 | $0 | 01/03/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 11/29/2021 | 12/09/2021 | $12,287 | $13,653 | $0 | 01/03/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260050 C | 11/29/2021 | 12/09/2021 | $12,287 | $13,653 | $0 | 01/03/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260097 C02 II | 11/29/2021 | 12/09/2021 | $3,687 | $4,096 | $0 | 01/03/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 11/29/2021 | 12/09/2021 | $3,687 | $4,096 | $0 | 01/03/2022 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on June 2, 2021, an employee worked to install communication cable. At some point, the employee attempted to swim across a pond and was killed by drowning.
Keywords: Communication Cable, Drown, Drowning, Installing, Swim, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1534490.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Line Installers And Repairers |