Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122305147 - Jet Lithocolor, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Jet Lithocolor, Incorporated
1500 Centre Circle
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2752
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360360309 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 11/21/1994 | 11/25/1994 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing electrical conduit from a platform raised by a forklift truck. While being lowered, the platform jerked or fell approximately 1 to 2 feet. Employee #1 was in a crouched position holding onto the top rail of the work platform. When the platform fell, Employee #1 fell from beneath the top rail approximately 10 feet and struck his head. (There was no mid-rail or toe board to prevent his fall.) He was declared brain dead and removed from life support 2 days after the accident. Employee #1 was an independent contractor hired to perform a specific job.
Keywords: HEAD, GUARDRAIL, WORK RULES, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, BRAIN, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122305147 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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