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Cell phone tower worker falls 100 feet to his death
Published Thursday, April 24, 2008
NATCHEZ — On Wednesday afternoon a worker on a cell phone tower on U.S. 61 South slipped and fell approximately 100 feet to his death.
Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Maj. Jody Waldrop said Mark F. Haynes, of Griffin, Ga., was wearing a safety harness when he fell.
“It’s a tragic accident,” he said.
Waldrop said it was unclear if Haynes was re-securing his safety harness to a beam when he slipped and fell.
Adams County Coroner James Lee said Haynes’ death was caused by extensive head and chest injuries.
“His whole body was actually broken,” he said.
Lee said an autopsy and toxicology screening will be done on the body.
Haynes and three other men working on the tower at the time of the accident were employed by Black & Veatch, a telecommunications company.
Adam Koob
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Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 6:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So sorry to this man's family. How tragic.
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 6:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
my prays are with this family... wow....
Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How sad. I am sorry to hear of someone dying while working to provide for a family. A sad day for his family and friends.
Posted by firered (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My prayers are with this man's family as well. So sad..
Posted by trulyblessed (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is sad to hear about any tragic death. My prayers go out to his family and co-workers.
Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a tragedy! Such a sad thing for his family and his co-workers, especially those at the scene of the accident.
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