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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: 1599494.015 - 104539 - Blue Skies Window Washing Llc Dba Kahuna Window
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
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 | $0 | $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 of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1599494.015 | 24 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |