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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1482849.015 - Associated Underwater Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Associated Underwater Services, Inc.
950 Ennis Lake Road
Ennis, MT 59729
Mailing Address:
3901 East Ferry Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 541990/ All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/05/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1622231 | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection | 1482850 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1482846 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,338 |
| Current Penalty | $18,892 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,892 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19261408 A02 III B | 11/17/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $9,446 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261408 B04 II A | 11/17/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $0 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19261408 B04 II B | 11/17/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19261430 B | 11/17/2020 | 11/30/2020 | $9,446 | $9,446 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 2020, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were placing concrete blocks within the minimum approach distance of energized 100,000-volt overhead transmission lines with a Link Belt TCC 750 crane. While moving loads of blocks, the crane contacted the lines conducting electricity towards the employees. The two employees were hospitalized to treat electric shock injuries.
Keywords: Concrete Block, Construction, Contact, Electric Conductor, Electric Shock, Mobile Crane, Overhead Power Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1482849.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1482849.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |