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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312521024 - Midamerican Energy Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Midamerican Energy Company
4205 Nw 50th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
Mailing Address:
201 Se 1st Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/2008
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe, S:General Industry
Case Closed: 02/17/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100521723 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | $11,250 |
| 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 | Other | 19100269 A03 | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C01 | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 L04 | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 M03 II | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100269 M03 VII | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 19100269 N02 | 11/26/2008 | 12/20/2009 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2008, four electricians were working at a 6,900-volt to 13,200-volt electrical distribution substation restoring service after a squirrel caused an event that blew fuses and damaged insulators. Employee #1 who was located on the substation structure came in contact with a 7,160-volt to ground energized conductor, causing the protective relay for the system to trip. Employee #1 then fell across all three conductors of the circuit. Shortly after contacting the three conductors of the circuit the protective relay reset, energizing the conductor at 13,200-volts, phase to phase. Employee #1 then fell approximately 12 feet to the ground. CPR was performed, but proved to be unsuccessful. Employee #2 received flash burn injuries, but did not lose consciousness. Employee #2 was transported to a local hospital, admitted and treated. Employees #3 and #4 were taken to the hospital where they were examined and released.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, REPAIR, CPR, WORK RULES, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312521024 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |