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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1334631.015 - Blattner Energy Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Blattner Energy Inc
4162 Highway 63
Malcom, IA 50157
Mailing Address:
392 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1365565 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,920 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 | $0 | $40,000 |
| 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 | 19261402 B | 10/10/2018 | 11/28/2018 | $0 | $11,640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19261417 A | 10/10/2018 | 11/28/2018 | $20,000 | $11,640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19261427 K02 I | 10/10/2018 | 11/28/2018 | $20,000 | $11,640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2018, Employee #1 was moving the Manitowoc MLC 650 crane to another location to set up cans for the wind turbine. As he moved the crane up an incline from the bean field to the string road, the ground collapsed, due to the weight of the crane. The counter weights on the crane came off and broke the cab from its position, tipping over, and crushing and killing Employee #1.
Keywords: Collapse, Counterbalance, Crane, Crushed, Overturn, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1334631.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Crane and tower operators |