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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: 1661145.015 - Dte Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Dte Energy
6200 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
Mailing Address:
1 Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2017332 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | 408.1011(A) | 04/04/2024 | 05/07/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/15/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C02 | 04/04/2024 | 05/07/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/15/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On April 4, 2023, an employee working as an electrician for an electrical contractor was preparing to dismantle a radiator from a transformer by removing the connecting flange bolts. The employee was at ground level when the unsecured radiator dropped and fell onto the employee. The employee died from blunt force trauma injuries to his legs.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Construction, Crushed, Dismantling, Electrical Work, Electrician, Falling Object, Leg, Material Handling, Removing, Struck By, Transformer, Unsecured
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1661145.015 | 61 | M | Fatality | Electricians |