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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102437266 - Mid America Propane Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Mid America Propane Company
7400 N. Oak Park Avenue
Niles, IL 60648
Mailing Address:
5050 N. River Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901112334 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,410 |
| Current Penalty | $4,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,410 |
| 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 | 19100120 L01 | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 L04 | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 11/25/1988 | 02/01/1989 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was preparing liquified propane cylinders for filling from a liquified propane gas (LPG) tank truck. Employee #1 pulled out the delivery hose, heard a pop, and turned around to see that the hose leading to the hose reel had come loose and LPG was pouring out of the hose. The truck engine was running to operate the pump. Employee #1 ran back to the truck in order to shut off the flow of LPG. Just as Employee #1 reached the truck, a fire and explosion occurred. Employee #1 was burned on approximately 35 percent of his body, including his head, arms, body, and legs. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, TANK TRUCK, HEAD, EXPLOSION, LEG, BURN, TORSO, LP GAS, ARM, FIRE BRIGADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102437266 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |