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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1467640.015 - Commonwealth Edison Company Dba Comed
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Commonwealth Edison Company Dba Comed
108 W South
Dwight, IL 60420
Mailing Address:
2 Lincoln Center, 7th Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221119/Other Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1548593 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 a.m. on March 27, 2020, Employee #1 was operating a switch to isolate part of the station for future maintenance work. While Employee #1 was operating the switch, the insulator on the energized side of the overhead disconnected and broke. The energized line and insulator fell and swung towards Employee #1 striking him. Employee #1 suffered severe electrical shock from the energized switch gear. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Electric Cable, Electric Shock, Electric Switch, Electrocuted, Falling Object
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1467640.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical power installers and repairers |