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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314703778 - Suddenlink Communications, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Suddenlink Communications, Inc.
2312 N. Main St
Midland, TX 79701
Mailing Address:
2530 S. Midkiff, Midland, TX 79701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4841
NAICS: 517510/Cable and Other Program Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Fall From Height, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 04/29/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100814821 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 04/08/2011 | 05/04/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 28, 2010, an employee of a cable television firm was working from the raised bucket of an aerial lift. The arm and bucket of the aerial lift failed to retract when the control that ordinarily enabled that action was engaged. The employee was exiting the raised bucket, when he fell approximately 20 feet to grade. He was killed.
Keywords: TELECOM WORK, CABLE TV WORK, E TC, ABRASION, FALL, AERIAL LIFT CONTROLS, AERIAL LIFT, COMMUNICATION WORKER, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314703778 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |