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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 (Elizabeth Geter) 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.
Posted by Diabla1 (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think that in consideration of the family, the article could have been better worded.
Posted by bestwoman (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
God bless him and his family!
Posted by countrygirl4evr (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My prayers go out to this workers family and friends..
Posted by phoneman1 (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
this is such a tragic accident to happen. i climb telephone poles for a living and this can happen at any time. it dont matter how safe you are while up in the air, accidents do happen. my prayers are with the family and friends
Posted by obamayamama (anonymous) on April 24, 2008 at 5:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Aw, poor fellow :(
Posted by brendaw (anonymous) on April 25, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mark you will be missed you was a awsome person we love ya god please be with my sister and 2 nieces help them through this hard time bless them and keep them in your hands
Posted by hopefloats (anonymous) on April 25, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Prayers to his family and co-workers.
Posted by 318_fonkytowngurl71334 (anonymous) on April 25, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MAY GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY AT THEIR TIME OF SORROE...THEY ARE IN MY PRAYERS....
Posted by annmichelle (anonymous) on April 30, 2008 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mark,we miss you! May God keep His hands on your wife and two girls!
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