Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1786544.015 - Mastec Network Solutions

Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1786544.015

Report ID: 0626600

Date Opened: 11/05/2024

Site Address:
Mastec Network Solutions
7417 N State Hwy 94
Groveton, TX 75845

Mailing Address:
4014 Interwood North Pkwy, Houston, TX 77032

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: 11/05/2024

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/31/2025

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	2230811
Inspection	1786600	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 171621.015

Event: 11/04/2024

Employee falls from height while removing telecommunication

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2024, an employee was removing large pieces of telecommunication wire from a tower at an approximate height of 140 feet. The employee was cutting the wire using a Sawzall when he fell from the tower. The employee sustained a broken leg and blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead as a result of the injuries.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broken, Broken Bone, E TC (telecom work), Electrical Wire, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Metal Wire, Telecom Work, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Wire Line

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1786544.015	38	M	Fatality

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