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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1774898.015 - Vestas American Wind Technology Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Austin Area Office
Site Address:
Vestas American Wind Technology Inc
2737 Highway 83 Maverick Creek Wind Farm
Eden, TX 76837
Mailing Address:
1417 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221115
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2207350 | ||
| Inspection | 1774946 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| 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 | 19100333 B02 II B | 02/27/2025 | 03/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100335 A02 I | 02/27/2025 | 03/25/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 p.m. on September 2, 2024, Employee #1, a wind technician, was working on a backup battery (Uninterruptible Power Supply - UPS) for a wind turbine. Employee #1 entered the rear compartment of the UPS system, which remained energized and exposed live electrical parts. While inside the compartment, the employee contacted energized components and died from electrocution. The employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Contact, Electrical, Electrocuted, Lockout/Tagout, Tagout, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Wind Farm, Wind Turbine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1774898.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Mechanical engineering technicians |