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Inspection: 1599494.015 - 104539 - Blue Skies Window Washing Llc Dba Kahuna Window
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota
Site Address:
104539 - Blue Skies Window Washing Llc Dba Kahuna Window
7700 Country Club Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Mailing Address:
634 Mendelssohn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1901483 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $75,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,250 |
| Current Penalty | $50,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,150 |
| 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 | 182.653(08) | 09/28/2022 | 10/22/2022 | $150 | $250 | $0 | 10/15/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 09/28/2022 | 10/22/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/15/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 C03 I B | 09/28/2022 | 10/02/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/15/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 09/28/2022 | 10/02/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/15/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On June 2, 2022, an employee was working alone on the outside ground level, washing the windows of a 3-story commercial building. There were 20 mph wind gusts. The 32-foot metal scrubber that the employee contacted an energized, 13.8KV electrical primary power line. The employee was electrocuted and killed.
Keywords:cleaning, electrocuted, energized, metal pole, power lines, window, window washer, windy
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1599494.015 | Fatality | Occupation not reported |