Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102505765 - Central Illinois Public Service Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Central Illinois Public Service Co.
222 N. Church St.
Loami, IL 62661
Mailing Address:
607 E. Adams Street, Springfield, IL 62739
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360685861 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19100025 D02 I | 04/06/1990 | 05/11/1990 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A POWER LINE WORKER FOR AN ELECTRIC UTILITY HAD CLIMBED TO THE TENTH RUNG OF AN UNSECURED 24-FOOT FIBERGLASS LADDER THAT WAS LEANING AGAINST A UTILITY POLE. HE HAD BELTED IN TO THE LADDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS COMPANY'S POLICY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A SERVICE DROP TO A VACANT BUILDING, USING A PAIR OF TREE PRUNERS RATHER THAN THE TOOL NORMALLY USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY JERKED HARD ON THE PRUNERS, CAUSING THE LADDER TO TWIST OFF THE POLE. THE EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND WITH THE LADDER, SUSTAINING SEVERE BRAIN STEM INJURIES, WHICH CAUSED HIS DEATH.
Keywords: POWER LINE WORKER, UNSECURED, LADDER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102505765 | Fatality | Concussion | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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