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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307365791 - D.E.L. Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
D.E.L. Construction
250 North Washtenaw
Chicago, IL 60612
Mailing Address:
6136 Plymouth, Downers Grove, IL 60612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 06/17/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100032036 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260451 F06 | 04/07/2004 | 04/13/2004 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 18, 2004, Employees #1 and #2, of D.E.L. Construction, were using a 21 ft tall, tubular welded-framed scaffold to build a brick wall. They were on opposite ends of the scaffold and were using a metal tape measure to mark anchor points for bracing when Employee #1's started to back up. His head struck a 7,250-volt overhead power line that was approximately 5 ft to 8 ft above the scaffold. Employee #1 was electrocuted. Employee #2 suffered an electric shock and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and monitored overnight.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, MEASURING DEVICE, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, WALKING BACKWARD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307365791 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 307365791 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. |