Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18075572 - Twin Towers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Twin Towers, Inc.
Park Avenue - Tower Construction Site
Valdosta, GA 31602
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 24, Homer, NE 68030
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360449474 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/20/1992 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 A19 | 03/10/1992 | 03/20/1992 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working 300 feet in the air on a communications tower, installing side arm brackets to hold an antenna. He attempted to cross over the top of the bracket when it buckled and twisted 90 degrees. He lost his grip and fell to the ground. Employee #1 was wearing a safety belt and lanyard, but did not have it attached to a lifeline. He was killed.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, INSTALLING, LIFELINE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, TIE-OFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18075572 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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