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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311405229 - Wisconsin Energy Corporation Dba We Energies
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Wisconsin Energy Corporation Dba We Energies
Macarthur Sq. Parking/841 N. James Lovell St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mailing Address:
231 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Union Status: Union
SIC:4939
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100122142 | ||
| Referral | 200129609 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 I01 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 11/16/2009 | 12/19/2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/10/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On June 19, 2009, Employee #1 and a coworker, both with Wisconsin Energy Corporation, were assigned the task of draining the downtown Milwaukee steam tunnel system after a large amount of rain fell in a very short period of time. This was a normal task after large rainfalls. At approximately 2:45 a.m., the two employees were working inside the MacArthur Square Parking Structure. They opened a manhole cover to drain water in the lower level of the structure. After the water drained into a steam tunnel, Employee #1 entered the tunnel to assess the situation. The coworker indicated he was the top man and never entered the tunnel. After Employee #1 descended to a landing about 14 ft down, the coworker heard some noise, followed shortly by screaming. As Employee #1 was climbing out of the manhole, the coworker directed a parking attendant to summon emergency responders. The coworker then took it upon himself to drive Employee #1 to a fire station about three blocks away, where he was given initial treatment prior to transport. Employee #1 was hospitalized for burns over his entire body and respiratory burns. On July 6, 2009, Employee #1 died in the hospital. The coworker stated that he did not see any steam in the tunnel or hear a release of steam at the time of the incident.
Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, SEWER, STORM, TUNNEL, CONFINED SPACE, STEAM, RESPIRATORY TRACT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311405229 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |