Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107780793 - Minnitrista, (City Of)/ Public Works Dept.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Minnitrista, (City Of)/ Public Works Dept.
6679 Halstead Ave.
Minnitrista, MN 55364
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9111
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360316491 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $523 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $523 |
| Current Penalty | $523 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $523 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100027 B 1 III | 04/21/1988 | 05/23/1988 | $112 | $112 | $0 | 05/13/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5205102001 | 04/21/1988 | 05/23/1988 | $137 | $137 | $0 | 05/13/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5205102006 A | 04/21/1988 | 05/23/1988 | $137 | $137 | $0 | 05/13/1988 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 5205103001 | 04/21/1988 | 05/23/1988 | $137 | $137 | $0 | 05/13/1988 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was making a routine check of a lift station (underground sewer station). The employee was descending a 28 ft fixed ladder when he fell and struck his head against concrete at the ladder base. Employee #1 suffered massive head injuries and died from the loss of blood. The lift station and ladder was manufactured by Smith Loveless, located in Lenexa, KS.
Keywords: SEWER, HEAD, LOSS OF BLOOD, STRUCK AGAINST, FIXED LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107780793 | Fatality | Other | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |
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