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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: 1717615.015 - 107019 - Kato Roofing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
107019 - Kato Roofing Inc
155 Chestnut Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Mailing Address:
321 Lundin Blvd, Mankato, MN 56001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2110304 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Current Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 04/01/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/04/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 04/01/2024 | 04/25/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 04/04/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on December 7, 2023, Employee #1 was working for a roofing contractor. Employee #1 was electrocuted while clearing water from a flat roof prior to starting a repair. Employee #1 accidentally contacted an energized overhead power line, causing his fatality.
Keywords: Clearing, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Energized, Overhead Power Line, Power Lines, Roof, Roofer, Roofing, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1717615.015 | 62 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |