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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1794487.015 - 108537 - Connexus Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
108537 - Connexus Energy
184th St Nw - 241 Ave Nw
Big Lake, MN 55309
Mailing Address:
14601 Ramsey Blvd Nw, Anoka, MN 55303
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2244694 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 19100269 P01 IV | 03/27/2025 | 04/21/2025 | $900 | $900 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024, Employee #1 was involved in a roadside utility repair operation for an energy services company. After completing a repair on a utility pole, he attempted to exit the bucket of a boom-mounted elevator truck. While disembarking, he fell headfirst to the ground. Emergency responders arrived on scene, temporarily resuscitated the employee, and transported him to a local hospital. The employee died later that evening as a result of his injuries. Weather was not determined to be a contributing factor in the incident.
Keywords: Boom, Boom Truck, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Ground, Repair, Truck Boom, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1794487.015 | 59 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |