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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1248830.015 - 95630 - Northern States Power Company Dba Xcel Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
95630 - Northern States Power Company Dba Xcel Energy
13999 Industrial Blvd
Becker, MN 55308
Mailing Address:
13999 Industrial Blvd, Becker, MN 55308
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1242548 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100334 C03 | 12/28/2017 | 01/07/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/18/2018 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 12/28/2017 | 01/07/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/18/2018 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100335 B02 | 12/28/2017 | 01/07/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/18/2018 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 19, 2017, three employees were in the Motor Control Center room at Sherburne County (Sherco) Power Generating Station that is owned and operated by Northern States Power Company dba Xcel Energy. Two of the employees were trouble shooting some electrical issues with live circuits. A flash arc occurred involving all three employees. Two of the employees were airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center and the third was transported via ambulance. Employee #1 sustained third degree burns to over 47% of their body, primarily their upper body including the arms, trunk, back, and face. Employee #2 and Employee #3 sustained second and third degree burns to their upper bodies, including arms, face, neck, and chest.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Chest, Electric Arc, Electrical, Electrical Testing, Face, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1248830.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1248830.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 3 | 1248830.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |