Inspection Detail
Inspection: 927487.015 - Swanson Electric Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office
Site Address:
Swanson Electric Llc
3820 Seventh Avenue Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Mailing Address:
38403 133rd Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/24/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 837767 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 19100067 C02 II | 01/16/2014 | 02/03/2014 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100067 C02 VII | 01/16/2014 | 01/21/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 01/16/2014 | 01/21/2014 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on August 2, 2013, two Employees proceeded to change light bulbs, in a Wal-Mart parking lot, using a 1983 GMC 7000, Knuckle Boom, Bucket Truck. While moving toward a light pole, Employee #1 and Employee #2 elevated the bucket lift without deploying the truck's outriggers and upon swinging the bucket, the truck tipped over, threw both employees out of the bucket and then, onto the ground. Employee #1 sustained serious head trauma and was killed and Employee #2 was hospitalized with multiple fractures.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Electrical, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Motor Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 927487.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians | |
| 2 | 927487.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Electricians' apprentices |
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