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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1313192.015 - Chicago Transit Authority - 10 East Lake Substation
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
Chicago Transit Authority - 10 East Lake Substation
10 E. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address:
567 W Lake St. Attn: Cta President Dorval Carter, Chicago, IL 60661
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 485112/Commuter Rail Systems
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1333846 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 D02 I | 08/24/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 D02 V | 08/24/2018 | 10/10/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 D02 V E | 08/24/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 A02 IV | 08/24/2018 | 09/28/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on May 1, 2018, three employees were checking the continuity of an electrical line when an electrical arc flash or explosion occurred during routing preventative maintenance of a transformer. Employee #1 burned 80% of his body due to an electric shock, Employee #2 burned approximately 30% of his body, and Employee #3 was treated for stress and shock before being released. Employees #1 and #2 were both hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Shock, Explosion, Transformer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1313192.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians | |
| 2 | 1313192.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic engineers |