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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300561602 - Gauntt Electric Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Gauntt Electric Service, Inc.
Smu Stadium, 5801 Airline Rd.
University Park, TX 75205
Mailing Address:
3644 Ryan Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 10/30/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100781350 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,520 |
| 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 | 19260501 B15 | 12/01/2000 | 12/13/2000 | $2,520 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A02 II | 12/01/2000 | 12/28/2000 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who worked for an electrical contractor, was adjusting the lights on a newly constructed 116 ft tall light pole system at the Southern Methodist University stadium. He attached his safety harness and a 6 ft lanyard to the safety sleeve, which he secured to the cable that was fixed to the side of the pole. He climbed to the bottom of the first section of lights, which where about 96 ft above the ground. Before he was able to dismount the pole and access the catwalk to adjust the lights, he lost his balance and fell 81 ft down the side of the pole, while still attached to his safety harness, lanyard, and safety sleeve/cable grab. He struck the foot pegs and cable guides as he went down the pole, sustaining neck lacerations and other injuries that resulted in his death. The safety sleeve/cable grab did not arrest his fall.
Keywords: WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, CLIMBING ON COLUMN, LACERATION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300561602 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |