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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305224362 - Apex Tower, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Apex Tower, Inc.
6275 South Tex Point Street
Homosassa Springs, FL 34448
Mailing Address:
2734 Bridgewater Dr, Gainsville, GA 30506
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2002
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Flcare, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 07/02/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102350402 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 10/09/2002 | 10/15/2002 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was fatally injured after falling 130 ft during construction of a telecommunication tower. The employees were troubleshooting to determine why the strobe warning lights were not working properly. After being hoisted into position Employee #1 was communicating with the electricians on the ground to determine what was wrong with the lights by calling the color of the conductors and checking how they were connected. Power was not on at the time of the accident. Employee #1 did not tie off and fell 130 ft to his death.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TELECOM WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TIE-OFF, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305224362 | Fatality | Fracture | Structural metal workers |