Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101519460 - Paschen/American Joint Venture
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Paschen/American Joint Venture
North-South Tollway Job 615
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 9500, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/02/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900934704 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 05/05/1988 | 05/08/1988 | $800 | $800 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 05/05/1988 | 05/08/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 05/05/1988 | 05/08/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 05/05/1988 | 05/08/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE SETTING UP EQUIPMENT TO AUGER SEVERAL HOLES. THE RUBBER-TIRED VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE EDGE OF A HIGHWAY. THE OPERATOR OF THE AUGER WAS AT THE CONTROLS. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND HOLDING A WIRE ROPE CABLE TO KEEP IT FROM TANGLING IN THE BOOM AS THE BOOM WAS RAISED INTO WORKING POSITION. THE BOOM CONTACTED AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AND THE EMPLOYEE ON THE GROUND RECEIVED A SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND CRITICAL BURNS. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, E GI IA, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, BOOM, AUGER, LOAD LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101519460 | Occupation Not Listed |
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