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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317239804 - Brad Broadus Dba Pegasus Tower
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Brad Broadus Dba Pegasus Tower
U.S. 20 & N. Taylor
Dike, IA 50624
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 40, Calico Rock, AR 72519
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction
Case Closed: 05/09/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200537025 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 B | 09/27/2013 | 10/23/2013 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/27/2013 | 10/23/2013 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 17, 2013, Employee #1, employed by Pegasus Tower Co., was installing structural steel for a new cellular communications tower. He had secured the harness of his personal fall arrest system to the ladder section he was standing on. The ladder section became dislodged from the tower and fell to ground level with the worker still on it. Employee #1 fell approximately 50 feet. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported by air ambulance to a regional medical care center. He was admitted and underwent surgery for a fractured foot/ankle.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, FRACTURE, COMMUNICATION TOWER, STEEL, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ANKLE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317239804 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |