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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1462605.015 - Wolverine Wireless, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Wolverine Wireless, Inc.
4749 Highway 13
Lumberton, MS 39455
Mailing Address:
7240 Ohio Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 517212/Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/2020
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1542615 | ||
| Inspection | 1484897 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $26,987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,987 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $26,987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,987 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/06/2020 | 08/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/22/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/06/2020 | 10/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/22/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260553 A04 | 08/06/2020 | 08/31/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/22/2020 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 08/06/2020 | 08/31/2020 | $26,987 | $26,987 | $0 | 09/22/2020 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on February 7, 2020, Employee #1, employed by a wireless service company, was installing a sector gate for cellular communications. He was working at approximately 330 feet. During the process of raising the sector gate, the gin pole failed striking the employee in the side of his head rendering him unconscious. Employee died during transport to the hospital.
Keywords: Gin Pole, Head, Installing, Struck By, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1462605.015 | 59 | M | Fatality |