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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1948918 - Commonwealth Edison
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Commonwealth Edison
1530 N Sedgewick
Chicago, IL 60610
Mailing Address:
72 W Adams, Chicago, IL 60640
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900664723 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A CREW LEADER WAS PERFORMING A VOLTAGE TEST AT AN ABOVE-GROUND SWITCHGEAR CABINET. HE CHOOSE A "WIGGY" VOLTAGE TESTER, WITH A RATED 600-VOLT CAPACITY, AND PLACED THE INSTRUMENT ACROSS CIRCUIT PARTS OPERATING AT 72 KILOVOLTS. THIS CAUSED A FLASH EXPLOSION. THE CREW LEADER AND THREE OTHER EMPLOYEES, WHO OBSERVED THE PROCEDURE, WERE HOSPITALIZED WITH FACIAL, CHEST, AND HEAD BURNS.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, TEST EQUIPMENT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1948918 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 1948918 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 3 | 1948918 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 4 | 1948918 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |