Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102404183 - Gee Lumber Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Gee Lumber Co.
2600 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60652
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2435
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360427231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 15 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 15 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,700 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 12/11/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $300 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $300 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 D01 IV | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $200 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 12/11/1990 | 01/18/1991 | $300 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100178 N04 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100178 E01 | 12/11/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $500 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 12/11/1990 | 02/28/1991 | $500 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100213 H03 | 12/11/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $500 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100213 H04 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $350 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100213 P04 | 12/11/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $300 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100215 A02 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $200 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $200 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $300 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19100252 B04 IXC | 12/11/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $200 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Serious | 19100305 E01 | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $200 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 12/11/1990 | 12/14/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was emptying scraps from a scrap bin attached to the forks of a Buda forklift truck. He was working by himself and no coworkers were in the area. The bin fell and pinned the employee under a 2 by 4 running across the top of the open end of the scrap bin. The 2 by 4 struck the employee along the right side of his head. According to the coroner, Employee #1 died of multiple head and chest injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, PINNED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102404183 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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