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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2908234 - City Of Thief River Falls
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
City Of Thief River Falls
Barzen & Greenwood
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Mailing Address:
Box 528, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/25/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360760508 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $936 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $936 |
| Current Penalty | $936 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $936 |
| 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 | 19260950 D01 IIB | 12/09/1985 | 12/12/1985 | $468 | $468 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 D01 IV | 12/09/1985 | 12/12/1985 | $468 | $468 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was connecting an elbow for an underground power line cable that he thought was deenergized. The cable was energized, however; and an electrical fault occurred when the elbow contacted a ground. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his face and left hand. He was hospitalized for 72 hours, 24 of which were spent in an intensive care unit.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRIC CABLE, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, UNDRGRD POWER LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2908234 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |