OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221716210

MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS

GROVETON, TX— 2024-11-04T00:00:00

Event: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broken, Broken Bone, E TC (telecom work), Electrical Wire, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Metal Wire, Telecom Work, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Wire Line
NAICS: 237130
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347865446
Employer profile: MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS
Summary number: 221716210
Report ID: 0626600

Event description

Employee falls from height while removing telecommunication

Investigation abstract

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on November 4, 2024, an employee was removing large pieces of telecommunication wire from a tower at an approximate height of 140 feet. The employee was cutting the wire using a Sawzall when he fell from the tower. The employee sustained a broken leg and blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead as a result of the injuries.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 38 M

Event type
5

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