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Inspection: 314347881 - Alpha Antenna Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse
Site Address:
Alpha Antenna Service, Inc.
5936 Smith Hill Road
Utica, NY 13502
Mailing Address:
8037 Broadfield Road, Manlius, NY 13104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/2011
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 12/18/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200888162 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/23/2011 | 03/31/2011 | $2,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/11/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 03/23/2011 | 03/31/2011 | $1,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/11/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260100 A | 03/23/2011 | 03/31/2011 | $1,000 | $2,400 | $0 | 04/11/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19261051 A | 03/23/2011 | 03/31/2011 | $1,000 | $1,800 | $0 | 04/11/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 25, 2010, three male construction workers (ages ranging 31-51) were riding the load line of a hoist while in the process of installing a new antennae on a communication tower. The mast that the upper block was attached to catastrophically failed, plunging the three workers (Employees #1, #2, and #3) 20-30 ft. to the ground. All was hospitalized; two with fractures, and the third with multiple cuts and lacerations
Keywords:attachment hook, fracture, communication tower, blocks, construction, hoist, laceration, fall, tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314347881 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 314347881 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers | ||
| 3 | 314347881 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Construction laborers |