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Inspection: 102992542 - North Chicago Refiners & Smelters, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
North Chicago Refiners & Smelters, Inc.
2028 South Sheridan Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360427801 | ||
| Inspection | 102993748 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 18 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 29 | |
| Current Violations | 18 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 29 | |
| Initial Penalty | $54,000 | $105,000 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $174,000 |
| Current Penalty | $22,000 | $70,000 | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $98,000 |
| 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 | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 B01 | 12/10/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 IIB | 12/10/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100178 E01 | 12/10/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100180 G01 V | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100180 G01 VI | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100180 I03 II | 12/10/1993 | 12/15/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100184 C01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100184 E09 II | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01015 | Serious | 19100213 B03 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01016 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01017 | Serious | 19100242 B | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 01018 | Serious | 19100243 C03 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 02001A | Willful | 19100146 C01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $23,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 20. | 02001B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 02001C | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 22. | 02002A | Willful | 19100146 D03 | 12/10/1993 | 12/28/1993 | $24,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 23. | 02002B | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 24. | 02002C | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 25. | 02003 | Willful | 19100146 G02 I | 12/10/1993 | 09/30/1994 | $23,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 26. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100023 C01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $4,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 27. | 03002A | Repeat | 19100219 D01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 28. | 03002B | Repeat | 19100219 E03 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 29. | 04001 | Other | 19100022 D01 | 12/10/1993 | 06/01/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 30. | 04002 | Other | 19100147 D04 I | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 31. | 04003 | Other | 19100157 C04 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 32. | 04004 | Other | 19100180 G01 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 33. | 04005 | Other | 19100304 F04 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 34. | 04006 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 12/10/1993 | 12/14/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/06/1994 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were replacing a shaker bearing on baghouse #2. Employee #1 was inside and Employee #2 was outside on top of the baghouse. When Employee #6 came over to obtain information from Employee #1, he found Employee #1 was lying on the baghouse floor. Employee #6 summoned Employee #2. Both men screamed for help and then entered the baghouse to help Employee #1. Employees #3, #4, #5, #7, and #8 arrived at the site and Employee #8 entered the baghouse. Employees #1 and #2 died of asphyxia inside the baghouse from inhalation of carbon monoxide that had been produced by the combustion of coke in the cupola furnace and routed into the baghouse by an improperly positioned crossover damper. Employees #3 through #7 were overcome by the carbon monoxide and hospitalized. Employee #8 became disoriented and fell over the guardrail (approximately 15 ft) and was caught by Employee #9.
Keywords: FURNACE, MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, GUARDRAIL, INADEQUATE MAINT, INHALATION, FALL, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102992542 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 102992542 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 102992542 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 102992542 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 102992542 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |