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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: 1789344.015 - Coxcom, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Coxcom, Llc
9712 S. Maplewood Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74137
Mailing Address:
11811 East 51st Street South, Tulsa, OK 74146
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 517311
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2235458 | ||
| Inspection | 1790438 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,469 |
| Current Penalty | $35,469 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,469 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 05/13/2025 | 06/02/2025 | $11,823 | $11,823 | $0 | 06/23/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100333 A | 05/13/2025 | 06/02/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/23/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 05/13/2025 | 06/02/2025 | $11,823 | $11,823 | $0 | 06/23/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 05/13/2025 | 06/02/2025 | $11,823 | $11,823 | $0 | 06/23/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:21 p.m. on November 20, 2024, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working as telecommunications repair installers for a telecommunications provider. The crew was investigating a mystery wire that was uncovered by a homeowner in the back yard of a residence. The crew was tryin to determine if the wire was a data cable or not. Employee #1 tested the wire and the meter indicated that there were 0 volts running through the wire. Employee #1 then retrieved a tool to cut a "window" into the outer coating of the wire to see inside. As Employee #1 was cutting into the coating, his tool came into contact with the energized internal wire. Employee #2 was shocked while attempting to remove the employee from the wire. Employee #1 died due to being electrocuted, and Employee #2 sustained burns to his hands.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Electrocuted, Electronic Technicn, Electronic Work, Engineering Controls, Glove, Hand, Installing, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Shock, Telecom Work, Undrgrd Installation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1789344.015 | 36 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair, Not Line Installer | |
| 2 | 1789344.015 | 42 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Communications equipment operators, n.e.c. |