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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309077089 - Energy Maintenance Service Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Energy Maintenance Service Llc
740 71st St
Chandler, MN 56122
Mailing Address:
129 Main Ave Po Box 158, Gary, SD 57327
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1796
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100510700 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260352 B | 01/27/2006 | 02/13/2006 | $5,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 02/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260352 D | 01/27/2006 | 02/13/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 11, 2005, Employee #1 and two coworkers were removing and replacing a broken bolt in the nacelle assembly of a wind turbine tower. They were heating the bolt with an oxygen-acetylene torch when a fire started. Employee #1 retreated to the rear of the nacelle, away from the ladder access area. The two coworkers were able to descend using the ladder. Employee #1 was killed when he fell approximately 200 ft to the ground, striking an electrical transformer box as he landed.
Keywords: REPAIR, ACETYLENE TORCH, WORK RULES, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309077089 | Fatality | Other | Mechanical engineering technicians |