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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1549505.015 - Rick'S Construction & Repairs Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Rick'S Construction & Repairs Llc
N4444 390th Street
Menomonie, WI 54751
Mailing Address:
4837 130th Avenue, Colfax, WI 54730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1802109 | ||
| Inspection | 1549843 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:10 a.m. on August 24, 2021, Employee # 1 and Employee # 2 were working from fiberglass stepladders to install framing materials within a partially finished post-frame building when lightning struck nearby area(s). Employee #1 was found on the ground and unresponsive. Emergency medical services were contacted and lifesaving measures were attempted, however, Employee # 1 died. Employee # 2 sustained third-degree electrical burn injuries to the arm(s), was transported to a hospital, and admitted to inpatient services to receive treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Electrocuted, Installing, Lightning, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1549505.015 | 20 | M | Hospitalized injury | Carpenter | |
| 2 | 1549505.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Carpenter |