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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109636365 - Princeton Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Inspection Nr: 109636365
Report ID: 0521400
Date Opened: 06/20/1991
Site Address:
Princeton Farms, Inc.
R.R.3
Princeton, IL 61356
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0182
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360120836 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $935 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/28/1991 | 08/31/1992 | $935 | $1,875 | $0 | 09/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 840850
Event: 06/17/1991
Employee killed when flammable liquid in drum explodes
Employee #1 was using an oxygen/acetylene torch to attempt to cut the top off an unlabeled 55-gallon drum that had previously contained a flammable solvent. When the torch flame contacted the drum, it exploded. The lid struck Employee #1 in the head, causing a gaping wound. He died 2 days later.
Keywords: ACETYLENE TORCH, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, AGRICULTURE, DRUM, EXPLOSION, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109636365 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Not specified mechanics and repairers |