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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313638140 - S & S Communication Specialists Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
S & S Communication Specialists Inc.
Near Hwy 160 & County Road 419
West Plains, MO 65775
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 628, Hulbert, OK 74441
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 11/30/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100013861 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19260501 B15 | 11/09/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 E09 | 11/09/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 14, 2009, Employee #1 and his coworkers had ascended a communications tower to install antennas and to adjust the coaxle cables at the top of the 330-ft tall structure. Employee #1 descended approximately 10 ft to adjust the coaxle cables from that height. Employee #1 detached his positioning hook and fell to the ground. He was killed.
Keywords: TELECOM WORK, DESCENDING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313638140 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |