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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103213260 - Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.
2600 State Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60417
Mailing Address:
2600 State Street P.O. Box 218, Chicago Heights, IL 60417
Union Status: Union
SIC:3743
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360421341 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,700 | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $4,690 | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,290 |
| 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 | 19100252 B02 IV | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $560 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 D02 VIC | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $560 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 D02 IIIA | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $560 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIIIB | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $490 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIIIC | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $560 | $800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIVB | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $490 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIVD | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $490 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100252 D02 XIVE | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $490 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100252 D03 II | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $490 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 10/10/1989 | 11/10/1989 | $5,600 | $8,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was welding a hatch cover on top of a nuclear well car filled with explosive paint vapors. The welding arcs ignited the vapors, blowing Employee #1 into the roof of the building. He died from injuries sustained in the explosion. The area was not designated as a welding area, and no safe welding procedures were in place. Further, no means were taken to purge or ventilate the vessel.
Keywords: VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, VENTING, WELDING, EXPLOSION, TANK, ARC WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103213260 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |