Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304002587 - Southern Telecom
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Southern Telecom
1927 E. Main St.
Rogersville, TN 37857
Mailing Address:
1304 Clematis Dr., Knightdale, NC 27545
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS:
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 01/27/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100621150 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 |
| 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 | 19260105 A | 06/06/2001 | 06/12/2001 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 08/21/2001 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were working on a telecommunications tower. One of them was tightening a flange for a splice. As he was repositioning himself, he fell 18.3 meters to the ground. The injured employee was alive en route to a hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Keywords: TELECOM WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304002587 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |
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