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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302346119 - Gary Crawford Dba Lone Star Towers
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Gary Crawford Dba Lone Star Towers
1 Mi East Of Fm 3159
Canyon Lake, TX 78130
Mailing Address:
18535 A Telge, Cypress, TX 77429
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction
Case Closed: 04/16/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 202488979 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 02/25/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260050 B | 02/25/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 02/25/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260105 A | 02/25/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 02/25/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19261060 A | 02/25/2000 | 03/01/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, age 18, was climbing a monopole tower with removable step bolts, some of which were missing. There was a wire rope climbing device already on the tower, but the employer did not provide workers with the attachment hardware for it. Employee #1 fell approximately 40 ft, striking a metal generator before landing on the ground at the base of the tower. He suffered multiple fractures and lacerations, for which he was hospitalized. According to coworkers, he had a safety harness and two lanyards, which were usually wrapped around the step bolts for fall protection.
Keywords: FRACTURE, COMMUNICATION TOWER, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER, STEP BOLT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302346119 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |