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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127198430 - Wisconsin Electric Power Co
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
2701 Lake Shore Blvd N
Marquette, MI 49855
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/29/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101395234 | ||
| Referral | 202356036 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 10/29/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 40801011 A | 10/29/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 40801011 A | 10/29/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were bringing a coal-fired boiler on line. The coal feeding system had not been purged properly, and there was an excessive amount of coal dust left in the system. When the boiler was ignited, the excess coal dust exploded, killing one of the employees.
Keywords: BURN, COAL DUST, WORK RULES, BOILER, EXPLOSION, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127198430 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |