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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304118177 - Barber Tower Service
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Barber Tower Service
2719 S. Midkiff Rd.
Midland, TX 79701
Mailing Address:
9883 Daly Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45231
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 05/29/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811397 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| Current Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 06/24/2002 | 08/09/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 06/24/2002 | 08/09/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 06/24/2002 | 08/09/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19260095 A | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19260095 B | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19260095 C | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01003A | Serious | 19260104 A | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01003B | Serious | 19260105 A | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01004 | Serious | 19260502 D | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01005A | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01005B | Serious | 19260503 A02 | 06/24/2002 | 07/05/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01006 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 06/24/2002 | 08/09/2002 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was painting a communication tower. The employee stepped outside the tower and fell approximately 150 feet to the ground. A witness stated that he heard a scream, looked up and saw the employee falling to the ground. The witness also stated that the employee hit the lowest guide wire before striking the ground. The employee was killed in the fall.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, FALL, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304118177 | Fatality | Other | Painters, construction and maintenance |