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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302369574 - Andrew Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Andrew Systems, Inc.
5362 Mcginnis Ferry Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mailing Address:
10500 West 153rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101280428 |
Investigation Summary
A four-person crew was installing an antenna on a pole. The pole was equipped with a fall arrest cable. Two crewmembers started climbing the pole to install a winch system. They were wearing personal fall arrest equipment. During the ascent, one of them fell approximately 46 meters to the ground. He died of injuries sustained in the fall. His lanyard had not been secured to the fall arrest cable.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, COMMUNICATION WORKER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302369574 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction trades, n.e.c. |