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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: 1742398.015 - Charter Communications Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Charter Communications Inc.
319 Long Road
East Berne, NY 12059
Mailing Address:
130 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 517919
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2153444 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $32,262 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,262 |
| Current Penalty | $32,262 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,262 |
| 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 | 19100268 B07 | 10/17/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/13/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100268 C | 10/17/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/13/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 a.m. on April 19, 2024, an employee working as a maintenance technician for a telecom company was performing routine work on the aerial cable line. The employee contacted the primary power transmission lines and died after being electrocuted.
Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrical Cabinet, Electrocuted, Falling Object, Maintenance, Telecom Work, Transmission Tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1742398.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Line Installers And Repairers |