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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103278297 - Illinois Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Illinois Power Company
2610 Broadway
Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Mailing Address:
500 South 27th Street, Decatur, IL 62525
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360385777 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100132 C | 12/11/1992 | 02/01/1993 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/16/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 12/11/1992 | 12/16/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/16/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
AN APPRENTICE POWER LINE WORKER WAS ASSISTING IN THE TRANSFER OF A STREET LIGHT AND ITS PHOTOCELL FROM AN OLD POLE TO A NEW ONE. THE APPRENTICE APPARENTLY HAD ONE HAND ON THE BOTTOM 120-VOLT SECONDARY CONDUCTOR WHILE HIS OTHER HAND WAS ON THE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED. (HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD 45 MINUTES AFTER THE ACCIDENT.)
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103278297 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |