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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1552229.015 - Great Lakes Energy Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative
2143 W Lakes Colony Dr
Baldwin, MI 49304
Mailing Address:
1 Cooperative Center Drive, Newaygo, MI 49337
Union Status: Union
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: 02/01/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1809225 | ||
| Inspection | 1572841 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 19100269 L03 III | 02/04/2022 | 03/10/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 M03 I | 02/04/2022 | 03/10/2022 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VI | 02/04/2022 | 03/10/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VII | 02/04/2022 | 03/10/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/29/2022 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2021, an employee worked to hoist a broken electrical line into place on a pole and sleeve it. While working, the employee made contact with the live electrical line and was killed by electrocution.
Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Hoist, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552229.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |