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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: 1754241.015 - 107600 - Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
107600 - Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management Llc
15837 Garden View Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
Mailing Address:
4619 Ivanhoe Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55421
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561990/All Other Support Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2165618 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $730,369 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $730,369 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $730,369 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $730,369 |
| 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 | Willful | 19100410 A01 | 11/07/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 11/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 19100410 A03 | 11/07/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $123,200 | $123,200 | $0 | 11/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Willful | 19100410 C01 | 11/07/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $123,200 | $123,200 | $0 | 11/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Willful | 19100420 A | 11/07/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 11/26/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Willful | 19100424 C01 | 11/07/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 11/26/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 21, 2024, six individuals, including Employee #1 (deceased), were performing underwater work to clean out lake weeds 10-15 feet below the surface of Lake Lavon in Apple Valley, MN. After several minutes, coworkers noticed they had not seen bubbles from the deceased and found him unresponsive 15-20 feet underwater. The employee was wearing a wetsuit, scuba mask, and weight belt, but the regulator was out of his mouth at the time of discovery. This was the employee's first time diving underwater and using scuba equipment, and he had received 10-15 minutes of training prior to the dive from a coworker who was not scuba certified. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Diving, Scuba, Unresponsive, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1754241.015 | 18 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |