KABC-TV was hit with $30,000 in fines as a result of the May accident that critically injured reporter Adrienne Alpert, when the mast on the ENG truck in which was riding struck electrical wires.
The station said it is reviewing the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration fines--the largest ever levied by such an agency, according to safety expert Mark Bell--and reiterated its regret over Alpert's injuries and its commitment "as always ... to ensuring the safety our staff."
The largest of the citations, $25,000, was for failing to maintain proper clearance when the 40-foot mast went up. …
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