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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14894026 - Nsp Northern States Power
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Nsp Northern States Power
Sherco Iii
Becker, MN 55308
Mailing Address:
414 Nicollet Mall, Mlps, MN 55401
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360589311 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on April 22, 1985, Employee #1 was securing a 7 ton element in a coal fired power plant firebox, which was hanging approximately 245 feet above the floor from a temporary support rod. The employee attempted to place a tack weld on one end of the temporary support rod, but the rod failed when he applied heat. The 7 ton element and Employee #1 fell into the firebox, then to the floor. Employee #1 died of multiple injuries.
Keywords: WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, HIGH TEMPERATURE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14894026 | Occupation Not Listed |