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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308309459 - Northwestern Energy, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Inspection Nr: 308309459
Report ID: 0830100
Date Opened: 06/18/2007
Site Address:
Northwestern Energy, Inc.
Lockwood
Billings, MT 59104
Mailing Address:
405 S 20th St W, Billings, MT 59102
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870533 | ||
| Complaint | 205865553 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $55,000 |
| 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 | 19100269 A02 II | 12/03/2007 | 03/21/2008 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100269 A02 III | 12/03/2007 | 03/21/2008 | $50,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 12/26/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201862935
Event: 06/19/2007
Employee Dies after Being Shocked
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on June 15, 2007, Employee #1 was disconnecting the power from an underground transformer. He was shocked. At approximately 11:20 a.m. on June 19, 2007, Employee #1 died from low voltage electrocution.
Keywords: SHOCK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECTING MEANS, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308309459 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |