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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103268488 - Carlsen'S Elevator Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Carlsen'S Elevator Service, Inc.
1039 W. 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60609
Mailing Address:
5447 S. Elinor Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360427678 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Current Penalty | $2,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 04/17/1991 | 04/22/1991 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 04/17/1991 | 05/17/1991 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260059 G01 | 04/17/1991 | 05/17/1991 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260059 H | 04/17/1991 | 06/17/1991 | $450 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on March 7, 1991, Employee #1 and a coworker were preparing to clean the pit of an elevator shaft that was 8 ft 4 in. by 9 ft by 9 in. Employee #1 instructed his coworker to remain at the basement level while he went up on the elevator to throw the interlocks on the door. Employee #1 walked up the outside of the stairway, leaning his upper body into the elevator shaft. He was struck by a counterweight and died.
Keywords: COUNTERBALANCE, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103268488 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |