Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1242155 - Commonwealth Edison Co

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1242155

Report ID: 0521700

Date Opened: 02/19/1985

Site Address:
Commonwealth Edison Co
1 1/2 Mi S Of Rt 113 E Side Rt 53
Braidwood, IL 60407

Mailing Address:
Rr 1, Braceville, IL 60407

Union Status: Union

SIC:1629

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 03/01/1985

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/18/1985

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360649107

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 722504

Event: 02/16/1985

EMPOYEE DIES DUE TO BURNS IN CONFINED SPACE

The employee entered a 24-in pipe to grind a bad weld. Oxygen was piped into the space to prevent asphyxiation. The atmosphere in the pipe became oxygen enriched and heat generated from the grinding caused the atmosphere to ignite. The employee scrambled out of the pipe. He sustained severe burns and died.

Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, CONFINED SPACE, GRINDING WHEEL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1242155					Occupation Not Listed

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