A tower technician fell to their death last week while working on a tower in Louisiana.

As first reported by Wireless Estimator, Dalton Ray Teater, 27, lost his life on February 17 after falling from a 349-foot guyed tower in Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

Guyed tower
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It's reported that Teater, who worked for Texas-based RB Telecom Services, was at approximately 220 feet when he fell. Details about the incident are not yet known.

An investigation into his death has been launched.

Wireless Estimator reports that the tower is owned by Verizon, but is likely being managed by American Tower Corporation.

Sources told the website that RB Telecom Services was conducting a T-Mobile installation on the tower.

RB Telecom Services is a subcontractor for EasTex Tower, and has a branch office in Louisiana, notes Wireless Estimator. EasTex is one of three companies operating under Ontivity, a network infrastructure services provider.

“We are deeply saddened by the news that an RB Telecom Services employee suffered a fatal fall on February 17, 2025, while performing wireless telecommunications work in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the employee’s family and loved ones and all those impacted by this event. Out of respect for the family’s privacy and any investigation that may be performed, we are unable to comment further at this time," said Justin Huggins, vice president of National Program Management at Ontivity.

DCD's sympathies go out to the family and friends of Dalton Ray Teater.