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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317292829 - Coppersmith Gutter Company Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Coppersmith Gutter Company Llc
3224 Grand Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Mailing Address:
2355 Louisiana Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238170/Siding Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/16/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512961 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $30,250 |
| Current Penalty | $12,449 | $0 | $0 | $1,225 | $0 | $13,674 |
| 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 | 182065308 | 12/10/2013 | 01/03/2014 | $245 | $350 | $0 | 12/13/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 12/10/2013 | 12/14/2013 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/13/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 12/10/2013 | 12/14/2013 | $857 | $1,225 | $0 | 12/13/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 12/10/2013 | 12/14/2013 | $1,347 | $1,925 | $0 | 12/13/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 12/10/2013 | 12/14/2013 | $1,225 | $1,750 | $0 | 12/13/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2013, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by Coppersmith Gutter Company LLC, were working at a residential building. They were installing a steel downspout. According to Coworker #1's statement during the subsequent investigation, Employee #1 was attempting to angle the downspout around the electrical lines going into the house. Employee #1 was working from a Werner aluminum extension ladder that had been positioned with rubber caps above the window, under the soffit. The feet of the ladder were on the grass, north of the adjacent wood patio. Coworker #1 stated he heard a moan from Employee #1 and found Employee #1 slumped against the electrical wiring and still in contact with the aluminum ladder. Coworker #1, using the sole of his shoe, kicked the ladder out from under Employee #1 in an attempt to disconnect him from the electrical current. Employee #1 fell to the ground. According to Coworker #1, the ladder was not in contact with the electrical line. Employee #1 was electrocuted. This fatality was investigated by Minnesota OSHA. The subsequent Medical Examiner's report listed electrocution as the immediate cause of death.
Keywords: RAIN SPOUT, EXTENSION LADDER, INSTALLING, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317292829 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. |