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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311847461 - Phoenix Of Tennessee, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Phoenix Of Tennessee, Inc.
1725 E Cr 1250 S
Haubstadt, IN 47639
Mailing Address:
1100 Tuckahoe Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100992064 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19260104 A | 09/04/2008 | 09/09/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260104 B | 09/04/2008 | 09/09/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260105 A | 09/04/2008 | 09/09/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260251 A01 | 09/04/2008 | 09/09/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 16, 2008, Employee #1 was on top of a monopole telecom tower taking pre-job photographs. Employee #1 also rigged up the load line using an open hook and a simple block and tackle. After finishing these two tasks, Employee #1 began to rappel down the load line with a Fisk Descender attached to the front D-ring of his full-body harness. As he descended, the open hook rolled out of the large carabineer attached to the top of the platform. Employee #1 fell approximately 150 feet to his death. The open hook, block and tackle, and rope landed right beside him. The large carabineer was still hooked to the top of the tower. The open hook was missing the safety latch. The block and tackle was rated at 1,250 pounds and was intended for lifting equipment, not for life safety purposes. Employee #1 was not using an independent lifeline when he descended via the load line. Employee #1 had not been properly trained in fall protection issues.
Keywords: FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOAD LINE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311847461 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |