Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300612041 - Ameren Energy Generating, Newton Power Station
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Ameren Energy Generating, Newton Power Station
6725 N. 500th Street
Newton, IL 62448
Mailing Address:
R. R. 4, Box 260, Newton, IL 62448
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/08/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100840602 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 A02 III | 03/12/2001 | 03/16/2001 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/04/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 C | 03/12/2001 | 03/16/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/04/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 L07 | 03/12/2001 | 03/16/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/04/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 V03 | 03/12/2001 | 03/16/2001 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/04/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
The main circuit breaker on a 480-volt, 1600-ampere, three-phase, four-wire distribution switchgear tripped. An employee who was troubleshooting the problem was removing a fuse block on the control power transformer. The fuse block contained two 600-volt, 10-ampere fuses. Although the fuse block was deenergized, other circuit parts energized at 480 volts were exposed in the area where the employee was working and were within his reach. The employee contacted those energized parts and was electrocuted.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300612041 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |
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