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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308953777 - Kent Power Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Kent Power Inc
Calvin Ctr Sub Station
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Mailing Address:
Po Box 327, Kent City, MI 49330
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 09/02/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101403236 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,960 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,960 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 10/30/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $1,960 | $2,800 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084011402 | 10/30/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4084163401 | 10/30/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 4084162601 | 10/30/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 4084162701 | 10/30/2006 | 11/02/2006 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 7, 2006, Employee #1 energized an electrical panel to inspect a security lighting circuit. This backfed a transformer and energized the busbars, on the exterior structure, to 7,200 kilovolts. Employee #1 then climbed onto the structure, where he contacted the busbar. He received an electric shock and fell 15 feet to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, BUSBAR, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308953777 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction laborers |