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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103202545 - A.O. Smith Engineered Storage Products Company
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
A.O. Smith Engineered Storage Products Company
345 Harvestore Drive
Dekalb, IL 60115
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3523
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/04/1989
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/1990
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 10/13/1989 | 12/11/1989 | $445 | $800 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100025 D01 X | 10/13/1989 | 10/20/1989 | $330 | $600 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100025 D02 I | 10/13/1989 | 10/20/1989 | $330 | $600 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100025 D02 XIII | 10/13/1989 | 10/20/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | - | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 F05 | 10/13/1989 | 10/16/1989 | $445 | $800 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | R - Review Commission | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 10/13/1989 | 10/16/1989 | $450 | $800 | $0 | 11/06/1989 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Two employees entered a 12-ft by 20-ft by 12-ft-deep pit. Carbon monoxide from the nearby heating operation was pulled into the space. Employee #2 became nauseous and left the pit while Employee #1 stayed. Other employees found Employee #2 staggering in the hallway and saw Employee #1 lying unconscious in the pit. Employees #3, 4, 5, and 6 entered the pit to rescue Employee #1. Employees #3, 4, 5, and 6 all became disoriented and attempted to immediately leave the pit. Employee #3 had to be pulled from the pit by Employees # 4, 5, and 6. The local fire department arrived and pulled Employee #1 from the pit. All six employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 died of asphyxia. Employees #2 and 3 were hospitalized for asphyxia. Employees #4, 5, and 6 were treated for asphyxia and released.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CARBON MONOXIDE, CONFINED SPACE, GAS, NAUSEA, PIT, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103202545 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103202545 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 103202545 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 103202545 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 103202545 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 103202545 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |