Inspection 347836371 OPENED OCT 23, 2024Closed
83022a Alabama Al 9, Ashland, AL 36251 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 22, 2024 (fatal): Employee experiences fatal medical event in bucket truck
At 1:30 p.m. on October 22, 2024, Employee #1, a fiber optic cable installer, was elevated in a bucket truck at a joint-use utility pole located in Ashland, Alabama. He was preparing to lower a coil of fiber to the ground for splicing when he slumped over in the bucket. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be hypertensive heart disease.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.268(c) · Telecommunications |
Other-than-serious | $16,550 | $1,500 | Mar 27, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.268(m)(3)(i) · Telecommunications |
Other-than-serious | $16,550 | $14,068 | Mar 27, 2025 | Final |