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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102436623 - American Louver Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
American Louver Company
7700 N. Austin Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360645295 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 6 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $1,690 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,690 |
| 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 | 19100106 D04 I | 03/01/1988 | 03/05/1988 | $320 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 03/01/1988 | 03/05/1988 | $500 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 03/01/1988 | 03/07/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100107 D04 | 03/01/1988 | 03/05/1988 | $350 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100107 D06 | 03/01/1988 | 03/05/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 03/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $220 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 03/22/1988 | 03/25/1988 | $300 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $600 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 H | 03/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02003 | Other | 19100037 Q06 | 03/01/1988 | 03/15/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02004 | Other | 19100106 E02 IVA | 03/01/1988 | 03/05/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 02005A | Other | 19100219 D01 | 03/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02005B | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 03/01/1988 | 04/04/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02006 | Other | 19100305 G01 I | 03/01/1988 | 03/10/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A base-line coating operation using heptane was being used to finish plastic louvers for lighting. The pulley for the spray area's duct work fan came loose from the shaft. When the fan stopped operating, a build-up of vapors occurred in the duct. Eventually, the pulley slid completely off the shaft and was thrown out of the duct tube, striking the duct wall and creating a spark and a resultant explosion/fire. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized and Employee #4 was injured.
Keywords: BURN, FAN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, HEPTANE, SPARK, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102436623 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102436623 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 102436623 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 102436623 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |