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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: 1747395.015 - Deriva Energy Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Deriva Energy Llc
Fm 1018 And Fm 507 At Wind Tower #42-B
Lyford, TX 78569
Mailing Address:
4545 Fr 507 Los Vientos 1b Windfarm, Nacelle Of Mitsubishi Wind Turbine, Lyford, TX 78569
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221115
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2160025 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,524 |
| Current Penalty | $64,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $64,524 |
| 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 | 19100305 G01 IV C | 11/05/2024 | 11/25/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 11/05/2024 | 12/03/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100334 A02 II | 11/05/2024 | 11/25/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100334 A02 I | 11/05/2024 | 11/25/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100334 A03 II | 11/05/2024 | 11/25/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/22/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on May 8, 2024, Employee #1 was operating a hoisting winch at the wind turbine nacelle in preparation to elevate tool bags up the tower. During this operation, it appears that Employee #1 was electrocuted, which subsequently led to cardiac arrest. Emergency services were called to the scene; however, the employee was pronounced dead due to the injuries sustained from the electrocution.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Electrocuted, Winch
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1747395.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Electricians |