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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312594104 - Aldridge Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Aldridge Electric, Inc.
155 N. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address:
844 E. Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2009
Emphasis: S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 09/11/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206817090 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 | $0 | $9,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19260020 B02 | 06/29/2009 | 07/24/2009 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19260021 B02 | 06/29/2009 | 07/24/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Other | 19260095 A | 06/29/2009 | 07/02/2009 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260102 A01 | 06/29/2009 | 07/02/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On April 1, 2009, Employees #1 and #2, both employees under a subcontractor, were instructed to check the voltage and phase rotation in 480 volt panels, once the fronts of electrical panels were removed by their employer. While checking the voltage and rotation of a panel located on the forty-fifth floor, an arc blast/flash occurred. Employee #1, who was holding the leads on the three phases, suffered burns to his hands and face, and was hospitalized. Employee #2, who was holding the rotation meter, suffered minor injuries burns on his face. He received treatment but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, PPE, ELECTRICAL TESTING, FIRE, ELECTRICAL CABINET, FACE, HAND, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312594104 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 312594104 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |