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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306721234 - Morse Electric Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Morse Electric Inc.
Orangeville High School
Orangeville, IL 61068
Mailing Address:
500 West South St., Freeport, IL 61032
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 12/08/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 204578769 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,150 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $1,575 | $1,575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100138 A | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100335 A01 IV | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100335 A01 V | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $1,575 | $1,575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100333 B02 IVB | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100335 A02 IA | 09/18/2003 | 10/06/2003 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 27, 2003, Employee #1, of Morse Electric Inc., was installing three new fuses inside of a 480 volt panel. The electrical panel door was open, but the switch had not been shut off. The fuse had been inserted in the hot side of the panel when the other end of the fuse grounded against the metal of the panel that caused an arc flash. Employee #1 suffered an electric shock and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FUSE, INSTALLING, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL BOX
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306721234 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |