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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311374383 - Commonwealth Edison Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Commonwealth Edison Company
Roosevelt Road & 51st Court
Chicago, IL 60650
Mailing Address:
Three Lincoln Centre, 3rd Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 09/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100034255 | ||
| Referral | 200038958 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 2008, an electrical utility worker employed by Commonwealth Edison Company, was in a 6-ft by 6-ft underground electrical vault, which was 5-ft-deep. As he was working in the electrical vault, an explosion occurred, and he received second- and third-degree electrical burns to 75 percent of his body. A Commonwealth Edison Company internal investigation determined that a 12-kv feeder cable (Y3040) faulted, while a three man crew was preparing to replace it with another 12-kv feeder cable (Y3080). The utility worker was wearing flame resistant coveralls. At the time of the explosion, he was standing with the upper portion of his body outside the manhole opening, which placed him directly in the path of the escaping explosive gases. The worker died from his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL VAULT, PPE, EXPLOSION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, SKIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311374383 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |