Inspection 346397243 OPENED DEC 16, 2022Closed
4900 White Settlement Road, Willow Park, TX 76087 · All Other Telecommunications · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 15, 2022 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by falling rigging
At 12:00 noon on December 15, 2023, an employee and four coworkers were installing upgraded radios and antennas on a telecommunications transmitting and receiving tower approximately 190 feet above the ground. The employee was part of the up tower crew that was preparing to raise a hybrid line further up the tower. The hybrid line was attached to the tower by a hoisting grip which failed causing the rigging and hybrid line to fall. The employee was struck and entangled by the line and the rigging. The employee suffered broken bones, contusions, crushing injuries, internal injuries, and lacerations that resulted in his death.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $6,641 | $6,641 | Jun 1, 2023 | Final |