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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301031720 - Mississippi Telecasting Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Mississippi Telecasting Co., Inc.
100 Block South Shelby St. (City Hall)
Greenville, MS 38701
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1243, Greenville, MS 38701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4833
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101360444 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100332 B01 | 09/24/1997 | 10/06/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/17/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A creative production employee working for a television broadcasting company was setting up a remote van for a live broadcast from Greenville City Hall. The employee activated a 5-pascal air compressor used to raise the 14.6-meter-tall, telescoping mast antenna and secured the lever with a rubber strap. As the mast was telescoping, he continued setting up for the broadcast. The antenna contacted a 7620-volt overhead power line. The employee, who was standing outside of the van, was electrocuted when he picked up an audio cable that was apparently connected to the energized van. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, E TC, ELECTROCUTED, ANTENNA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301031720 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Broadcast equipment operators |