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Inspection: 316524651 - Acme Electric Motor Inc Dba Acme Tools
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota
Site Address:
Acme Electric Motor Inc Dba Acme Tools
2025 30th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
Mailing Address:
1705 13th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5251
NAICS: 444130/Hardware Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2012
Emphasis:
Close Case:12/21/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512615 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,400 |
| Current Penalty | $28,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,200 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 09/28/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/03/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 09/28/2012 | 10/02/2012 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/03/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 52051310 | 09/28/2012 | 10/02/2012 | $2,200 | $4,400 | $0 | 10/03/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:58 a.m. on May 17, 2012, Employee #1 a service technician for ACME Tools, was inspecting a (JLG Model Number 600A) boom-supported aerial lift. During the inspection the employee extended the basket that he was occupying and came in close contact with a live 69 kV phase-to-phase unguarded power line. Employee #1 received an electrical shock, and caught on fire. The employee exited the basket and fell approximately 39ft. to the ground. Employee was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.
Keywords:boom truck, die, shock, power line worker, electric cable, electronic technicn, electric shock, aerial lift
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316524651 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electronic repairers, communica. & indus. equip. |