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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316068535 - Ultimate Tower Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North
Site Address:
Ultimate Tower Service, Inc.
1165 Chestnut Street
Newton, MA 02464
Mailing Address:
1332 Dove Drive, Midlothian, TX 76065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/2011
Emphasis: L:Constrep, L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 03/21/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100771344 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,800 |
| Current Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 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 | 19260251 E08 III | 03/14/2012 | 03/19/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260403 B01 | 03/14/2012 | 01/15/2013 | $7,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260404 F06 | 03/14/2012 | 03/20/2012 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260405 G02 IV | 03/14/2012 | 03/20/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260405 B02 | 03/14/2012 | 03/20/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19260405 G02 V | 03/14/2012 | 03/20/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/14/2012 | 03/26/2012 | $7,000 | $4,200 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19260553 A04 | 03/14/2012 | 03/20/2012 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 12, 2011, Employee #1 was working as a tower technician on a communication tower. Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were working at a height of approximately 1000 feet above ground, and were located on the mast of the tower. Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were installing a new ladder on the tower, and Employee #1 fell from the tower and was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COMMUNICATION TOWER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316068535 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |