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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: 1537893.015 - Tnt Cable Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Tnt Cable Contractors, Inc.
1149 S. Washington Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Mailing Address:
5660 W 32nd St, Sedalia, MO 65301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1779903 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,827 | $0 | $6,827 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,827 | $0 | $6,827 |
| 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 | 19040039 A01 | 12/07/2021 | $6,827 | $6,827 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on June 22, 2021, an employee began installation of a drop down wire on a mid-span using an extension ladder hooked onto the wire span. The span was located between two telecommunication poles where the employee was to remove the old drop down wire and replace it. At some point, the employee fell from the ladder and was killed.
Keywords: Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall Protection, Installing, Ladder, Ladder Hooks, Utility Pole, Wire Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1537893.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Line Installers And Repairers |