Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100131911 - Ellas Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Ellas Construction Co., Inc.
Rt. 30 - 1 Mi. W. Of Torrence
Lynwood, IL 60411
Mailing Address:
8801 S. Lake Shore Dr., Gary, IN 46403
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/28/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360170476 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| 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 B03 | 06/23/1986 | 07/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 06/23/1986 | 07/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260106 A | 06/20/1986 | 06/29/1986 | $240 | $240 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260106 C | 06/23/1986 | 06/29/1986 | $0 | $200 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260106 D | 06/20/1986 | 06/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 06/20/1986 | 07/24/1986 | $0 | $200 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 06/20/1986 | 07/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19260550 A02 | 06/23/1986 | 07/25/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19260550 A14 I | 06/23/1986 | 07/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/18/1986 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 7, 1986, Employee #1 started the engine on a barge-mounted pump. The barge was about 20 ft from shore in approximately 10 ft deep water. As the pump primed, the barge overturned, throwing Employee #1 overboard. He drowned.
Keywords: BARGE, CONSTRUCTION, DROWN, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100131911 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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