Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101353803 - Central Blacktop Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Central Blacktop Co. Inc.
Joliet Road & 55th Street
Mccook, IL 60525
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2080, Lagrange, IL 60525
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360672596 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,680 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,680 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| 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 | 10/27/1988 | 10/31/1988 | $300 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 F | 10/27/1988 | 10/31/1988 | $300 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 10/27/1988 | 10/31/1988 | $300 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN ASPHALT PLANT MANAGER WOULD OCCASIONALLY, DURING SLOW PERIODS AT THE PLANT, PERFORM MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES. ON ONE OF THESE SLOW DAYS, HE WAS CHANGING AN AUTOMATIC DAMPER SERVO TO THE ASPHALT PROCESS EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE CONTROLS WERE SET TO THE OFF POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING BACK AGAINST A PIPE, STRIPPING SIX MOTOR CONDUCTORS TO THE SERVO WHEN HE WAS ELECTROCUTED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AN ELECTRICIAN AND THAT THE COMPANY HAD NO LOCKOUT PROGRAM. THE BLUEPRINTS FOR THE CIRCUITRY WERE FOUND OPEN ON THE EMPLOYEE'S DESK. WITH THE CONTROLS IN THE OFF POSITION, FIVE OF THE SIX CONDUCTORS ON WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WERE DEENERGIZED. HOWEVER, ONE OF THE SIX REMAINED ENERGIZED TO HOLD THE DAMPER OPEN. THIS CONDUCTOR WAS ENERGIZED AT 120 VOLTS. CURRENT ENTRY AND EXIT WOUNDS WERE APPARENTLY FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND AND BACK.
Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101353803 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |
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