Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1794487.015 - 108537 - Connexus Energy

Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry

Inspection Nr: 1794487.015

Report ID: 0552700

Date Opened: 12/17/2024

Site Address:
108537 - Connexus Energy
184th St Nw - 241 Ave Nw
Big Lake, MN 55309

Mailing Address:
14601 Ramsey Blvd Nw, Anoka, MN 55303

Union Status: Union

SIC:

NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/24/2025

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/18/2025

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	2244694

Case Status: CLOSED

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1					1
Current Violations	1					1
Initial Penalty	$900	$0	$0	$0	$0	$900
Current Penalty	$900	$0	$0	$0	$0	$900
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100269 P01 IV	03/27/2025	04/21/2025	$900	$900	$0		Z - Issued

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 173141.015

Event: 12/17/2024

Employee falls from boom truck after utility repair, later d

At 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024, Employee #1 was involved in a roadside utility repair operation for an energy services company. After completing a repair on a utility pole, he attempted to exit the bucket of a boom-mounted elevator truck. While disembarking, he fell headfirst to the ground. Emergency responders arrived on scene, temporarily resuscitated the employee, and transported him to a local hospital. The employee died later that evening as a result of his injuries. Weather was not determined to be a contributing factor in the incident.

Keywords: Boom, Boom Truck, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Ground, Repair, Truck Boom, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1794487.015	59	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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