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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1010324.015 - Gallo Equipment Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Gallo Equipment Co.
11835 South Avenue O
Chicago, IL 60617
Mailing Address:
11835 South Avenue O, Chicago, IL 60617
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/01/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 923748 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/18/2015 | 07/06/2015 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on November 24, 2014, an employee was retrieving a part from the top shelf of a storage rack. The employee lost his balance and grabbed hold of the rack, which fell on top of him. Emergency services were contacted when the employee was found under the rack; however, was determined onsite as a result of asphyxiation from being crushed under the storage rack.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Caught Between, Chest, Crushing, Pinned, Storage Rack
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1010324.015 | 43 | M | Fatality |