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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107969735 - Industrial Scrap Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Industrial Scrap Corp
425 West 152nd St
East Chicago, IN 46312
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360472666 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on January 12, 1989, Employee #1, a baler helper at Industrial Scrap Corp. in East Chicago, IN, was attempting to retrieve his wallet, which had fallen on top of the baler door. As the door was returning to its final position, Employee #1 reached into a 12 inch by 16 inch opening between the door and the baler structure and was caught by the moving door. He was killed. The employee had to lie down and reach into the opening in order to get into the hazardous position.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BALER, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107969735 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |