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: 1766638.015 - Midwest Communication Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Midwest Communication Services, Inc.
10741 L Drive N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Mailing Address:
7255 Tower Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 517919
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2196330 | ||
| Inspection | 1768764 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on August 3, 2024, an employee was in a vehicle-mounted boom lift, cutting tree branches that were adjacent to an electric/fiberoptic line pole. A portion of the tree was in contact with the energized electric line. As the employee was cutting a branch from the tree, the energy transferred from the electric line through the branch and to the employee. The employee was killed due to electric shock.
Keywords: Boom, Cutting, Elec Utility Work, Electric Shock, Energized, Tree Branch, Tree Care, Tree Trimming, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1766638.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Telecomm: Line Installers And Repairers |
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