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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309725703 - Betacom,Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Betacom,Inc
64655 Hwy 77
Talladega, AL 35161
Mailing Address:
11919 Jackson Road, Thonotossa, FL 33592
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101273696 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 07/26/2006 | 08/01/2006 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 10, 2006, workers from a company were using a rigging system, consisting of a rope, to lower a 50 lb antenna from a communications tower 400 ft high. For some reason the rope broke, and the antenna fell approximately 260 ft. At the same time, Employee #1 and three coworkers, employees of Betacom, Inc., were leaving the communications tower building for lunch when they heard a warning call indicating that something was falling. Employee #1 and his coworkers ran for cover. Employee #1 was struck in the head by the antenna and was killed. Upon further investigation, it was determined neither Employee #1 or the coworkers from Betacom, Inc., were wearing hard hats.
Keywords: HEAD, RIGGING, COMMUNICATION TOWER, HARD HAT, ROPE, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, ANTENNA, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309725703 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |