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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: 1754215.015 - 156868 - A And M Tower Services Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
156868 - A And M Tower Services Llc
1720 E Dixon Blvd
Shelby, NC 28152
Mailing Address:
3560 Ridgewood Ct, Dobson, NC 27017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/12/2024
Emphasis: S:Comtower
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2172168 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,356 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,356 |
| Current Penalty | $14,517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,517 |
| 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 | 7F.604(B)(1) | 12/09/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $4,839 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 7F.605(B)(4) | 12/09/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $4,839 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 7F.605(B)(5) | 12/09/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $0 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 7F.605(I)(1) | 12/09/2024 | 12/17/2024 | $0 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 7F.607(A)(2) | 12/09/2024 | 12/13/2024 | $4,839 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 7F.608(3) | 12/09/2024 | 12/17/2024 | $0 | $3,226 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 12:51 p.m. on June 10, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a communications company, was working in a Spider lift attached to a communication tower. While working at a height of approximately 228 feet, the employee fell out of the lift. It was determined that the employee did not have his lanyard attached to a vertical lifeline at the time of the fall. Emergency services were immediately contacted, but the employee died from the injuries sustained from the fall at the scene.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Fall Protection, Ground, Lanyard, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1754215.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |