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Inspection Detail
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: 03/03/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/27/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2196330 | ||
| Inspection | 1768764 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| 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 | 408.13308(1) | 03/06/2025 | 04/08/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 408.15311(A) | 03/06/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 408.15832(4) | 03/06/2025 | 04/08/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100268 F01 | 03/06/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100268 Q01 II | 03/06/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100268 Q02 I | 03/06/2025 | 03/31/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
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 |