Inspection Detail
Inspection: 121918080 - United Linen Services, Inc. Dba Chicago Linen Exch
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
United Linen Services, Inc. Dba Chicago Linen Exch
451 Olive St.
Manteno, IL 60950
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7218
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100030766 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 02/29/2000 | 04/13/2000 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 02/29/2000 | 03/17/2000 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 02/29/2000 | 03/31/2000 | $1,125 | $2,250 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 02/29/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100038 A05 III | 02/29/2000 | 04/14/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100146 C02 | 02/29/2000 | 03/03/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 G02 | 02/29/2000 | 04/14/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 H | 02/29/2000 | 04/14/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/24/2000 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a tunnel operator, was clearing a fault from the second stage of a Milner press, model MP603IL, serial #AAA/6139280. He was reaching under the bell of the press when the machine cycled, pinning him inside. Employee #1 was crushed and died as a result of traumatic asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PINNED, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121918080 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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