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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: 1775426.015 - Manuel Fierro
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Manuel Fierro
12902 Connell St
Overland Park, KS 66212
Mailing Address:
5403 Meadowlark Drive, Shawnee, KS 66226
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, L:Xfallelec
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2212048 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,895 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,895 |
| Current Penalty | $14,895 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,895 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 02/13/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100333 C03 | 02/13/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100333 C03 I A 1 | 02/13/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 02/13/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 02/13/2025 | 03/12/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on September 13, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a tree trimming company, was preparing to cut two tree limbs near overhead power lines. He was using an extended aluminum pole saw when the saw made contact with an energized power line carrying 7,200 volts. Employee #1 sustained a fatal electrical shock as a result of the contact.
Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, High Voltage, Overhead Power Line, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1775426.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |