Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122103781 - Gerlin, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Gerlin, Inc.
170 Tubeway Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361865637 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $4,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,100 |
| 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 | 12/16/1994 | 01/03/1995 | $700 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/09/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 12/16/1994 | 12/21/1994 | $1,700 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100305 G01 I | 12/16/1994 | 12/21/1994 | $1,700 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 12/16/1994 | 12/21/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 12/16/1994 | 12/27/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 12/16/1994 | 01/02/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was machining aluminum jaw blanks into finished jaws. The blanks were in three parts, each weighing 66 pounds. All three parts came loose, and at least two hit the protective door. The metal on the door ruptured and the door came loose from the lower track. Employee #1 was leaning against the door and was struck by the part and/or the door. He was thrown 161 inches into the air. He died of severe internal trauma.
Keywords: UNSECURED, MACHINIST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122103781 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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