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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313931313 - Nicor Gas Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Nicor Gas Company
28 W 718 Leverenz
Naperville, IL 60564
Mailing Address:
1844 Ferry Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
Union Status: Union
SIC:4924
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/24/2009
Emphasis: S:Commercial Constr, S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/09/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100034735 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260200 G02 | 05/19/2010 | 06/01/2010 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On November 23, 2009, Employee #1 was operating a Vermeer trencher. The trencher consisted of three implements: Vermeer V8550A tractor, Vermeer B930 backhoe, and Vermeer VH1850 trencher. The stinger of the trencher, which extended into the active roadway, was struck by a passing vehicle. The impact caused the machine to tip over. The equipment landed on top of Employee #1, trapping him. He was freed by the local fire department and was transported to a hospital, where he died. It should be noted that there were no traffic control devices around the area where the stinger extended into the roadway.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, PINNED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRENCH DIGGER, TRACTOR, BACKHOE, MOTOR VEHICLE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313931313 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |