Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104020458 - Effingham Sewer Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Effingham Sewer Service Inc
Hoosier Energy Plant Po Box 72
Sullivan, IN 47882
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1061, Effingham, IL 62401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360471858 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19100023 C01 | 11/07/1988 | 10/27/1988 | $500 | $700 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 1988, Employee #1 was using a high pressure hose to clean a horizontal duct scrubber system module at level 8. He was working inside the duct and standing on gridwork. He fell 51 ft and landed just above the level floor on the inside of the duct. Employee #1 suffered external and internal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: DUCT, WORK RULES, CLEANING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104020458 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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