1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business

8001 01/03/98 Dryer Dairy Victim stuck elbow in machine to push Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Wabasha operator 2047 cheese powder down. Jacket got caught implement lockout procedures for the control of
126585371 9,000 employees in rotating auger pulling arm into machine, hazardous energy source while clearing the
causing multiple injuries. machine [1910.147(c)(1)].

8002 01/03/98 Roofer Roofing Victim slid tool across roof - attempted to No citations issued.
Fatality Mankato 1542 stop it from falling off edge of roof - victim
126587757 14 employees slipped and fell.

8003 01/12/98 Laborer General Const. Victim cutting large doorway in concrete Serious citation issued for failure to
Serious Injury Grand 1542 wall, pounding on center to loosen it and communicate the company’s AWAIR program to
129445193 Marais 6 employees upper chunk fell on victim. employee on the accident jobsite.
[MN Stat. §182.653 subd.8]

8004 01/15/98 Laborer Wood mulch mfg. Victim shut down press machine to clean it Serious citation and penalty issued to employer
Serious Injury Floodwood 2499 - machine did not stop running - left hand for failure to provide annual lockout/tagout
12945680 6 employees was caught in machine severing fingers. training for employees engaged in maintenance
and servicing of machinery
[1910.147(c)(6)(i)(c)].

8005 01/22/98 Carpenter Carpentry Pettibone lift raising material and two Serious citations and penalties issued for
Fatality Burnsville 1751 carpenters - plywood hit house knocking it multiple violations associated with the unsafe
301857355 7 employees to the ground below and striking victim use of a forklift truck for elevating personnel
working under lift. [1926.602(c)(1)(vi), 1910.602(c)(1)(ii), MN Stat.
§182.653 subd.2, 1926.20(b)(4), and
1926.21(b)(2)].
8006 01/22/98 Electrical Water/Sewer/Util. Installing new power line - contact was Serious citations and penalties issued for
Fatality Roosevelt 1623 made. multiple violations associated with employees
129446688 64 employees working too close to energized lines with an
ungrounded aerial lift. [1926.950(c)(1) & (c)(2)(i)
and 1926.952(b)(2)].

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
8007 01/23/98 Sorter Line Recycling Victim struck by forklift. Serious citation and penalty issued for operation
Fatality Minneapolis 5093 of a forklift with an obstructed view
301857132 3000 employees [1910.178(n)(4)].

8008 12/31/97 Lift Operator Ski Resort Victim’s clothing caught on lift mechanism Serious citation issued for lack of an AWAIR
Serious Injury Lutsen 7999 - employee carried out over ski hill and fell program [MN Stat §182.653 subd.8].
129446480 119 employees approximately 30 feet to ground.

8009 01/23/98 Line Electrical Victim contacted primary phase while Serious citations and penalties issued for failure
Serious Injury Braham Foreman 4911 stringing conductor. to use rubber gloves when approaching an
129445706 76 employees energized line [1926.950(c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii) and
(c)(2)(i)]; and failure to use a method of
stringing wire to control the unintended contact
between the lines being pulled and any
employee [1926.955(d)(2)].

8010 01/27/98 Tow Truck Towing Victim preparing dump truck to tow - No citations issued.
Fatality Savage Operator 7549 slipped off blocks and victim pinned
301857637 24 employees between tow truck and dump truck.

8011 01/28/98 Machine Vocational Service Employee got hand caught in automatic Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Duluth Operator 8331 heat press that melts plastic onto guard the point of operation of machinery
129445615 40 employees cardboard. [1910.212(a)(3)(ii)].

8012 01/22/98 Laborer Woodworking Victim ill from painting vapors. No citations issued.
Serious Injury Ham Lake 2521
301857397 120 employees

8013 02/07/98 Miller Rubber Molding Victim operating mill equipment - glove Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Shakopee 3061 caught at point of operation - hand caught. provide a safety trip control on the mill
302086269 75 employees [1910.216(b)(1)].

8014 01/29/98 Utility Milling Victim fell approximately 30 feet from Serious citations and penalties issued for failure
Serious Injury Minneapolis 2041 manlift. to conduct manlift inspections and maintain
301857942 1,200 employees records [1910.68(e)(1) & (e)(3)].

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
8015 02/19/98 Laborer Dialysis chemicals Victim overcome by vapors in tank. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Fatality Plymouth 2835 implement the provisions of a confined space
302086244 389 employees entry program before allowing an employee to
enter a process tank [Minn. Rules 5205.1020
subp.1].

8016 02/19/98 Mechanic Truck Sale/Srvc Victim working on truck, under tipping cab. No citations issued.
Fatality St Paul 7699 Cab mechanism failed - victim crushed.
302086236 85 employees

8017 03/12/98 Roofing Roofing Victim descending down ladder at the end No citations issued.
Fatality Brooklyn 1761 of the workday - victim missed rung and
302087523 Center 80 employees fell about 15 feet.

8018 03/14/98 Machine Steel tank mfg. Victim crushed by a tank that came off its No citations issued.
Fatality Morris operator 3443 roller.
126590199 150 employees

8019 03/19/98 Utility Electrical Electrical contact Repeated serious citation and penalty issued for
Fatality Edina Worker 4911 allowing an employee to approach exposed
302087473 7,250 employees energized parts [1910.269(l)(2)].

8020 03/22/98 Fire Fighter Fire Department Victim attempting to retrieve cat from tree - Willful citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Fridley 9224 contact was made with power line. train fire brigade members on work specific to
302087689 100 employees electrical lines and non-serious citation and
penalty for failure to include animal retrieval in
job duties [1910.156 (c)(1) and (b)(2)].

8021 03/19/98 Electrician Electrical Cont. Victim fell, along with ladder, from second No citations issued.
Serious Injury Waseca 1731 story elevation.
126587856 30 employees

8022 03/23/98 Research Paint Mfg. Chemical explosion. Serious citations and penalties issued for
Serious Injury Minneapolis lab 2851 electrical wiring not approved for hazardous
302087903 employees 350 employees locations [1910.106(e)(7)(i)]; Open containers
used to transfer flammable liquids into reactor

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
vessel [1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d)]; Lack of electrical
bonding during transfer of flammable liquids
[1910.106(e)(6)(ii)]; and inadequate exit width in
hazardous work area [1910.37(f)(6)].

8023 03/23/98 Laborer Excavation Trench cave in. No citations issued.

Fatality Rush City 1542
302087572 14 employees

8024 04/03/98 Elevator Grain Elevator Right arm pulled into auger in dryer. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Brecknridge Manager 5153 have procedures in place to lock out the grain
126585884 12 employees dryer during cleaning operations
[1910.147(c)(4)(i)].

8025 04/22/98 Lathe Mfg. of Excavators Hand pulled into lathe. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Winona operator 3531 train, provide supervision, and ensure proper
126591577 152 employees personal protective equipment for lathe
operators [MN Stat. § 182.653 subd. 2].

8026 04/24/98 Firefighter Fire Department Victim entered building - overcome by No citations issued.
Serious Injury Cloquet 9224 carbon monoxide.
129446456 110 employees

8027 05/04/98 Laborer Well Company Trench cave in. Serious citations and penalties issued for failure
Serious Injury Fergus Falls 1781 to provide adequate sloping, protective
126585967 4 employees systems, and competent person inspections for
trenches [1926.651(k)(1) and 1926.652(a)(1)].

8028 05/04/98 Journeyman Lawn Equip. Mfg. Victim changing date code stamp in Serious citations and penalties issued for not
Serious Injury Windom 3524 flywheel - trim die came down on hand. implementing energy control procedures and
126587955 630 employees use of die blocks with hydraulic presses
[1910.147(c)(4)(ii) & (d)(5)(i)], failure to guard
two-hand palm buttons against accidental
actuation [1910.212(a)(3)(ii)] and failure to meet
hydraulic press controls reliability
[Mn Stat. § 182.653 subd. 2].

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business

8029 05/26/98 Laborer Excavation Contr. Victim run over by Trencher while Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Prior Lake 1794 attempting to disable neutral safety switch take unsafe Case plow out of service and failure
302090220 25 employees and resulted in broken ribs, bruised lung to correct motor vehicle defects prior to being
and lacerated liver. placed in service [1926.20(b)(3) &
1926.601(B)(14)].

8030 05/29/98 Laborer Rock Recycling Victim run over by loader. Willful citation and penalty issued for use of a
Fatality Eagan 3272 Front End Loader with the operator’s view
302090238 12 employees obstructed and no audible reverse alarm nor an
observer to signal the operator [MN Rule
5205.0750 subp. 2]. Serious citations and
penalties for failure to implement AWAIR [MN
Stat. 182.653 subd. 8], Hearing Conservation
[1910.95(c)(1)] and Right to Know [MN Rule
5206.0700] programs.

8031 06/01/98 Lawn Care Golf Course Victim crushed by lawnmower. No citations issued.
Fatality Faribault 7992
126591494 26 employees

8032 06/06/98 Wash Bay Farm Equipment Employee struck in head by equipment No citations issued.
Fatality Redwood (Lot) worker 5083 when unloading it from a trailer.
126592179 Falls 74 employees

8033 06/09/98 Laborers Paving Contractor Two employees in manhole - asphyxiation. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Fatality Indepndence 1611 develop a confined space entry program for
Serious Injury 100 employees employees entering manholes [MN Rules
302090469 5205.1020(1)].

8034 06/23/98 Operator Metal Stampings Victim selected foot activation pedal on No citations issued.
Serious Injury Minneapolis 3469 punch press and inadvertently reached
302091699 135 employees into pinch point.

8035 06/29/98 Laborer Framing Victim knocked off wall by truss that was Serious citations and penalties issued for failure
Serious Injury Lakeville 1751 swung around by crane. to ensure proper lifting devices were used with

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
302091533 10 employees truss setting [Mn Stat § 182.653 supd. 2], failure
to provide a safety and health program [Mn Stat
§ 182.653 subd. 8], failure to ensure standard
crane signals were used and understood
[1926.550(a)(4)], failure to ensure hard hats
were in use [1926.100(a)], failure to protect
employee from fall hazards due to wall and door
openings and unprotected stairways/landings
[1926.501(b)(1), (b)(4) & 1926.1052(c)(12)].

8036 07/02/98 Customer LPG Filling Explosion of fixed LP storage tank. Serious citations and penalties were issued for
Serious Injury Ramsey Service Rep. 5984 failure to provide personal protective equipment
302091350 1275 employees for tank filling operations [1910.132(a)] and the
302091715 General Duty Clause for allowing cylinders to be
filled in a manner which left them unstable and
lead to the accident [MN Stat. 182.653 Subp. 2]
Serious citations and penalties were also issued
for failure to compile process safety information
and to perform a process safety hazard
analysis, failure to develop written operating
procedures and then provide employees
training on the procedures and failure to
implement procedures for equipment
mechanical integrity[1910.119(d), (e)(1),
(f)(1)(i), (g)(1)(i) & (j)(2)].

8037 07/10/98 Laborer Wrecking/Demo Victim fell 10 feet off bulldozer into creek. Serious citations and penalties issued for failure
Fatality Fertile 1795 to provide instruction on heavy equipment
129447678 8 employees operation [1926.21(b)(2)], allowing the use of
construction equipment for movement across a
railroad trestle[1926.602(a)(3)(i)], failure to
provide a means of emergency transportation
and communication [1926.50(e)], failure to
instruct against employees riding on the side of
a vehicle [MN Rule 5205.0750 subp. 3(A).] and

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
failure to provide an AWAIR program [MN Stat.
§ 182.653 subd. 8].

8038 07/10/98 Line Crew Electric Victim made contact with high voltage Serious citations and penalties issued for poles
Serious Injury Jordan 4911 circuit. being moved with energized conductor contact
302091608 62 employees and employees contacting poles with
uninsulated parts of their body
[1910.269(q)(1)(ii) and (q)(1)(iii)].

8039 07/24/98 Assembler Medical Devices Victim fell backwards off a dock ramp from No citations issued.
Fatality Oakdale 7699 a height of 18" striking the back of his
302092689 80000 employees head.

8040 08/04/98 Supt. Bridge Const. Victim fell from truck that concrete forms Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Fatality Hutchinson 1622 were being loaded onto. ensure employee use of fall protection or safe
126554518 35 employees work procedures while loading truck [Mn Stat. §
182.653 subd. 2].

8041 08/20/98 Mechanic Feed Mill Grain Dust Explosion No citations issued.
Serious Injury Buffalo Lake 2048
126588334 26 employees

8042 08/24/98 Maintenance Apartment Building Working on sump pump in standing water- Serious citations and penalties issued for not
Serious Injury Burnsville 6513 electrical shock. providing GFCI protection [MN Stat 182.653
302093570 26 employees subd. 2], using flexible cords without protection
from damage [1910.305(a)(2)(iii)(g)], not
training employees in safe work
practices[1910.332(b)(1)], and using an
extension cord without a ground pin in an
unapproved location and without the use of
personal protective equipment
[1910.334(a)(2)(1) & (a)(4) & 1910.335 (a)(1)(i)].

8043 8/27/98 Forklift Printing Victim suffered heart attack. Serious citations and penalties issued (but

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
Fatality St. Paul operator 2752 determined not to be cause of death) for failure
302093943 450 employees to provide ERTK training for hazardous
substances [MN Rule 5206.0700 subp.1&2] and
failure to perform environmental air and forklift
tailpipe monitoring for carbon monoxide [MN
Rule 5205.0116 subp.1&2].

8044 9/4/98 Production Food Processing Multiple employees hospitalized for heat Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Young employees 2038 stress condition. provide Right-to-Know training to production
302094198 America 216 employees employees [MN Rules 5206.0700 subp. 1 & 2].

8045 9/4/98 Laborer Tube Fabricating 3,000 pound pallet load was struck and fell Serious citation and penalty issued for not
Serious Injury Plymouth 3498 on top of employee, crushing left leg and securing stacked tubing bundles to prevent
302094347 50 employees foot. storage from sliding and collapsing
[1910.176(b)].

8046 9/7/98 Crew chief Racing Employee crushed when run over by race No citations issued.
Fatality St. Paul 7948 car.
302095179 35 employees

8047 9/4/98 Conditioner Crop preparation Victim’s arm caught in conveyor belt. Serious citation and penalty for not guarding the
Serious Injury Olivia 0723 in-running nip points on a conveyor [1910.212
126592310 46 employees (a)(1)].

8048 09/12/98 Construction Hwy Street Const. Victim struck by backhoe and fell. Serious citation and penalty issued for not
Serious Injury Lakeville Inspector 1611 instructing employees in the recognition and
302095310 1000 employees avoidance of unsafe conditions in a work
302094537 environment with heavy equipment
[1926.21(b)(2)].

8049 9/29/98 Machine Paper Mill Victim caught between backstand and Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Fatality Cloquet Helper 2621 guard of the hydraulic ram that brings rolls provide safe clearances for passageways where
129446027 2600 employees of paper over the top of the pulp pit. mechanical handling equipment is used
[1910.176(a)].

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business

8050 09/30/98 Technician Animal Control Victim inspecting home to locate squirrels Serious citations and penalties issued
Fatality Minneapolis 7342 in attic to identify problem area - (contributing to the fatality) for not insuring the
302095039 4 employees fall/electrocution. use of fall protection when working at high
elevations [1910.132(a)&(f)(4)] and failure to
ensure safety-related work practices to prevent
electrical contacts [1910.333(a)].

8051 10/15/98 Owner Plumbing/Heating Victim was installing sewer line at site - Serious citation and penalty issued (contributing
Fatality Rockford 1711 trench cave-in. to the fatality) for failure to protect an employee
302493796 2 employees in an excavation from cave-ins [1926.652(a)(1)
and a serious citation issued for failure to
establish an AWAIR safety program [MN Stat.
182.653 subd. 8].

08052 10/26/98 Engineer Hwy Const. Victim struck by piping causing back injury Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Eden Prairie 1611 and paralysis. make an adequate hazard assessment and
302493705 170 employees failure to provide training to employees
associated with pile operations. [1926.21(b)(2)].

8053 11/2/98 Laborer General Const. Victim crushed by rebar that was being Serious citations and penalties (contributing to
Fatality Woodbury 1542 moved by a forklift vehicle. the fatality) issued for not instructing employees
302494349 300 employees on safe forklift operations and for improper
operation of a forklift in the vicinity of employees
[1926.21(b)(2) and 1926.602(c)(1)(vi)]. Non-
serious citation and penalty issued, un-related
to fatality, for modifying forklift truck without
manufacturer’s approval[1923.602(c)(1)(ii)].

8054 10/28/98 Grounds- Employment Victim pinned between semi and dock. Serious citation and penalty issued to employer
Serious Injury Eagan keeper Agency for not providing visibility garments when
302494224 7361 vehicular traffic was present [MN Stat 182.653
125 employees subd. 2]. Serious citation and penalty issued to
site owner for failure to operate a motorized

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
site owner for failure to operate a motorized
vehicle with either a back-up alarm or an
observer’s signal [Minn Rules 5205.0750 subp.
2].

8055 11/9/98 Tow Truck Auto repair Victim working under RV camper. RV fell Serious citation and penalty issued for not
Serious Injury St Anthony Driver 7549 from jacks and pinned victim. adequately blocking and cribbing a vehicle prior
302494299 15 employees to servicing [Mn Rule 5205.0670].

8056 11/11/98 Production Electronic Comp. Contaminants spread throughout building Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Goodview 3679 sending several people to hospital. maintain surfaces as accumulation free of lead
302494414 909 employees as possible [1910.1025(h)(1)].

8057 11/10/98 Victim fell from roof- broken neck. Tenant was not conducting work for landlord at
Fatality Bovey the time of accident.
129446050

8058 11/10/98 Lineman Cable Const. Victim contacted 7.2kv line resulting in first Serious citation issued for failure to develop a
Serious Injury Grand 1623 and second degree burns to hands. comprehensive AWAIR program which includes
129446043 Rapids 18 employees all company work activities [MN Stat. 182.653
subd. 8].

8059 12/03/98 Electricians High-rise Const. Bolt box fell through floors striking Serious citations and penalties (contributing to
Fatality (2) Minneapolis 1731 employees. the fatality) issued to subcontractor for failure to
302495064 125 employees instruct employees on adequate job pre-
planning and safety instructions regarding site
activities [1926.21(b)(2)] and failure to maintain
maximum safe floor load limits[1926.250(a)(2)].
Serious citations and penalties also issued for
failure to operate equipment with appropriate
devices in place [MN Stat. 182.653 subd. 2],
and failure to use tag lines to control hoisted
loads[1926.751(d)]. Serious citation and

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
penalties issued to the site controller for failure
to instruct employees on adequate job pre-
planning and safety instructions regarding site
activities [1926.21(b)(2)] (contributing to the
fatality) and failure to meet equipment
manufacturers operation requirements
[1926.550(c)(5)].

8060 12/01/98 Punch press Punch press shop Victim caught left hand in punch press. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Minneapolis Setup 3469 ensure point of operation guarding on a
302495098 100 employees mechanical power press [1910.217(c)(1)(i)].

8061 11/29/98 Operator Paper Mill Victim hit in head by jogger bar. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury Cloquet 2621 guard the horizontal shaft of a jogger
129446084 2600 Employees mechanism on a Cutter machine
[1910.219(c)(2)(i)].

8062 12/2/98 Electronic Chicken Egg Victim fell from ladder. Serious citation and penalty issued (contributing
Fatality Gaylord Tech Producer to the fatality) for failure to ensure fixed-ladder
126588524 2015 rungs and siderails meet the requirements of
350 Employees the standard and serious citation and penalty
issued for not providing standard guard railing
on a platform above chemical tanks
[1910.27(b)(1)(ii) and 1910.23(c)(1)].

8063 12/11/98 Natural gas explosion. Serious citations and penalties (contributing to
Fatality (2) St. Cloud the fatalities) issued for failure to implement a
126581545 plan for installing an anchor, while avoiding an
underground gas line [MN Stat. § 182.653
subd. 8] and failure to ensure the exact location
of a gas line while excavating for anchor
installation [1926.651(b)(3)&(4)]. A serious
citation was also issued for failure to implement

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1998 MNOSHA Fatality and Serious Injury Investigation Summary Log (as of January 3, 2002)

Log # Date of Employee Type of Business Description of Accident Result of MNOSHA Investigation
Type Incident Occupation SIC
Insp. # City Size of Business
a complete AWAIR program [MN Stat. §
182.653 subd. 8]. Serious citations issued to
two other contractors for failure to implement an
AWAIR program [MN Stat. § 182.653 subd. 8].

8064 12/15/98 Maintenance Iron Foundry Casting fell from pallet. No Citations Issued.
Serious Injury Duluth Mechanic 3321
129448643 375 Employees

8065 12/24/98 Crane Steel Mill Steel/slag mixture fell from roof. Serious citation and penalty issued for failure to
Serious Injury St Paul Operator 3312 ensure lock-out/tag-out procedures were
302495734 410 Employees followed while allowing employees to work in
hazard areas [1910.147(c)(4)(i)].

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