Inspection Detail

Inspection: 103449427 - Carl Buddig & Co. Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 103449427

Report ID: 0521700

Date Opened: 09/09/1992

Site Address:
Carl Buddig & Co. Inc.
50 West Taft Drive
South Holland, IL 60473

Mailing Address:
11914 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60643

Union Status: Union

SIC:2013

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 10/28/1992

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/07/1993

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360965578

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	11			2		13
Current Violations	10			2		12
Initial Penalty	$21,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$21,500
Current Penalty	$14,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$14,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100037 Q01	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$1,000	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100038 A02	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$1,000	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19100038 A05 III	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$2,000	$2,000	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01004	Serious	19100120 Q01	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$5,000	$5,000	$0	I - Informal Settlement
5.	01005A	Serious	19100133 A01	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$1,000	$2,000	$0	I - Informal Settlement
6.	01005B	Serious	19100242 B	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
7.	01006A	Serious	19100134 B01	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$750	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
8.	01006B	Serious	19100134 E03	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
9.	01007	Serious	19100134 B07	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$750	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
10.	01008	Serious	19100134 C	12/02/1992	02/04/1993	$2,000	$2,000	$0	I - Informal Settlement
11.	01009	Serious	19100151 C	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$500	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
12.	01010A	Serious	19100157 G03	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$500	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
13.	01010B	Serious	19100157 G04	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
14.	01011	Serious	19100333 B02 IIIA	12/02/1992	12/07/1992	$1,500	$1,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
15.	02001	Other	19100132 A	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
16.	02002	Other	19100134 F02 IV	12/02/1992	01/04/1993	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 723635

Event: 09/08/1992

Employees overcome during ammonia leak

On September 8, 1992, the media reported to the Calumet City area office that an anhydrous ammonia leak had occurred in a meat processing and packing plant. Employees #1 through #18, who were working in the production department, were overcome by ammonia gas from a ruptured valve gasket in the compressor room. Eleven employees were sent to the hospital; seven employees were treated on site by EMTs. Two employees lost consciousness and 16 employees complained of headaches, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The valve and gasket were manufactured by Refrigerating Specialties of Broadview, IL, and were part of the plant's refrigeration and cooling system. The gasket ruptured because a bolt that holds the valve and gasket in place was sheared off.

Keywords: LEAK, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, GASKET, HEADACHE, INHALATION, NAUSEA, RUPTURE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, DIZZINESS, VALVE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
2	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
3	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
4	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
5	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
6	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
7	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
8	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
9	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
10	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
11	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
12	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
13	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
14	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
15	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
16	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
17	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported
18	103449427	Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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