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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 981513.015 - Microwave Transmission Systems , Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Microwave Transmission Systems , Inc.
378 Chadbourne Street
San Angelo, TX 76903
Mailing Address:
1751 Jay Ell Drive, Richardson, TX 75081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2014
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed: 02/18/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 894385 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19260095 C | 10/22/2014 | 10/28/2014 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/18/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260501 B01 | 10/22/2014 | 10/28/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/18/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 C | 10/22/2014 | 10/28/2014 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/18/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on June 17, 2014, a two man team of climbers was removing existing rigid waveguide and access platforms. The employee was moving from one side of the tower to the other and fell when he attempted to tie off. The employee failed to secure his lanyard and fell 140 feet. The employee fractured his head and was killed.
Keywords: Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fall Protection, Head, Lanyard, Struck Against
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 981513.015 | 28 | M | Fatality | Construction trades, n.e.c. |