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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122156797 - Wigdahl Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Wigdahl Electric Company
2720 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60614
Mailing Address:
625 Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/03/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/13/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101260685 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 10/08/1999 | 05/25/2000 | $3,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/11/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 C02 | 10/08/1999 | 05/25/2000 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 11/11/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01005B | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 10/08/1999 | 05/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/11/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01005C | Serious | 19100335 A02 II | 10/29/1999 | 05/25/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/11/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An electrician with 20 years of experience was troubleshooting a 480-volt, dead-front switchboard when an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee, who had not been not wearing any personal protective equipment. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122156797 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |