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Inspection: 304787971 - Sioux Falls Tower Specialists, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Inspection Nr: 304787971
Report ID: 0751910
Date Opened: 10/09/2001
Site Address:
Sioux Falls Tower Specialists, Inc.
Hwy. 2 & 169
Mt Ayr, IA 57106
Mailing Address:
2224 E. 39th Street N., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 02/22/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361879182 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 880004 | 11/08/2001 | 12/28/2001 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 11/08/2001 | 12/28/2001 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/08/2001 | 12/28/2001 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200524429
Event: 10/09/2001
Employee killed in fall from cell phone tower
On October 9, 2001, Employee #1 was helping to erect a cell phone tower west of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, when he fell 140 ft to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304787971 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Structural metal workers |