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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1947399 - Richs Auto Service
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Richs Auto Service
2231 E Oakton St
Elk Grove Village, IL 60005
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360539183 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $520 |
| Current Penalty | $520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $520 |
| 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 | 19100028 A01 | 11/09/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100268 G01 | 11/09/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/09/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100268 E | 11/09/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100268 F01 | 11/09/1984 | 11/12/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE INSTALLING A CITIZENS BAND ANTENNA ATOP AN ANTENNA MOUNTING RACK. THE RACK WAS ABOUT 27 FEET HIGH AND WAS ATTACHED TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF A BUILDING. THE FIRST EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE RACK AT ROOF LEVEL, HOLDING THE ANTENNA IN PLACE. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FASTEN IT TO THE RACK. SOMEHOW THE ANTENNA TIPPED AND MADE CONTACT WITH NEARBY OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER LINES. IT SHORTED ACROSS BOTH OVERHEAD POWER LINES. THE FIRST EMPLOYEE WAS STILL ON THE RACK AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN OFF THE RACK IN THE ENSUING EXPLOSION, AND HE FELL TO THE BUILDING ROOF BELOW. HE RECEIVED BURNS TO HIS NECK AND HAND AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, E TC, ELECTROCUTED, FALL, ANTENNA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1947399 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1947399 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |