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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122155245 - Loop Recycling, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 122155245
Report ID: 0521700
Date Opened: 03/02/1998
Site Address:
Loop Recycling, Inc.
2325 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60608
Mailing Address:
2401 S. Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100030329 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100038 A01 | 05/26/1998 | 06/18/1998 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 05/26/1998 | 06/18/1998 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100157 G02 | 05/26/1998 | 05/30/1998 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 05/26/1998 | 05/29/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200030435
Event: 02/28/1998
Employee killed when arm amputated in conveyor system
Employee #1 was performing routine maintenance on a conveyor system when his left arm became caught between the power belt and rollers. He died as a result of traumatic amputation of his left forearm.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, BELT CONVEYOR, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR, ARM, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122155245 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |