Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103449344 - Sun Steel Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Sun Steel Co.
2500 Euclid Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360965420 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100027 C04 | 10/21/1992 | 12/07/1992 | $2,000 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100027 D02 II | 10/21/1992 | 11/02/1992 | $1,000 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 10/21/1992 | 12/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 1992, Employee #1 was descending a fixed, caged steel ladder that leads to and from a Whiting 20-ton overhead crane approximately 22 ft high. Employee #1 fell down the ladder and fractured both his ankles. Due to infection and complications caused by diabetes, Employee #1 died on September 23, 1992.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LADDER, DESCENDING, FIXED LADDER, FALL, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103449344 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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