OSHA clears Minnesota Power work site in electrocution death

Albuquerque Express
Source: Pioneer Press)

What caused the electrocution death of a Minnesota Power employee at a Schroeder worksite in September remains a mystery, even after a state investigation wrapped up last week.

The nearly five-month probe by the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration found no hazards at the site that could have caused the death of Kyle Damberg, a longtime company employee whose body was found in a building under construction.

No citations will be issued in the incident for unsafe practices, the final report says.

"We believe OSHA did a thorough investigation," said Amy Rutledge, a Minnesota Power spokeswoman.

"We certainly agree with their findings. It did confirm that our work site was safe, that Minnesota Power's safety practices meet or exceed OSHA's safety standards."