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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 92566.015 - Kch Mechanical, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Kch Mechanical, Inc.
14456 E 1600th Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
Mailing Address:
813 N. 3rd St., P.O. Box 345, Effingham, IL 62401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 75270 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 12/29/2011 | 03/15/2012 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/29/2011 | 03/15/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260307 D01 | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $2,600 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260307 E01 I | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19260403 B01 | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19260405 G02 III | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19260405 G02 IV | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 01004A | Serious | 19260404 B01 I | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01004B | Serious | 19260416 E01 | 12/29/2011 | 12/30/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 AM on July 21, 2011, Employee #1 was working at new construction home installing HVAC equipment with two other coworkers. Extension cords ran into building; one cord powered a furnace blower fan. The cord was directly wired to the fan and the ground wire failed. Employee #1 went to move the blower and was electrocuted because a short in the motor caused the case of the fan to become energized. The employee was pronounced dead at St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, Illinois at 8:21 am. The employer did not utilize ground fault protection, even though extension cords were used to provide electrical power.
Keywords: Air Conditioner, Electrical, Extension Handle, Ground Fault
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92566.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |