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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308549286 - Excel Tower Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Excel Tower Services, Inc.
5760-D Lamm Road
Wilson, NC 27895
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7041, Wilson, NC 27895
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100356393 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | 08/04/2005 | 08/09/2005 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | 09/21/2005 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were replacing nine antenna panels and conducting a sweep test on a communication tower. While he was working on the tower, one of the two employees fell to a lower level. He died of injuries sustained in the fall.
Keywords: COMMUNICATION TOWER, TELECOM WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ANTENNA, COMMUNICATION WORKER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308549286 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |