The accident investigation below was opened on Thursday, May 25th 2017 by OSHA representitives in North Little Rock, AR which had occured previously at Cms Wireless, Llc. A 32 year old Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair had been injured when the employee fell from telecommunication tower and suffered cont
Accident Date2017-05-24
Accident DegreeNon Hospitalized injury
NarrativeAt approximately 11:15 a.m. on May 24, 2017, Employee #1 was adjusting load anchor points on a monopole tower, approximately 35 ft above ground level, as part of the additional telecommunication antennae installation. He was wearing a full body harness with safety climb attachment. As he worked, he became unattached to his anchor points. Employee #1 fell approximately 35 ft and struck dirt and stone on the ground that caused bruising and soreness to right leg, back, and arm. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was then released.