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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122312754 - Ametek National Controls Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Ametek National Controls Corp.
1725 Western Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3625
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/02/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200820934 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19100106 E02 IVC | 05/18/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $800 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 05/18/2000 | 06/20/2000 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100138 A | 05/18/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/18/2000 | 06/20/2000 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 02001A | Other | 19100132 D01 | 05/18/2000 | 06/20/2000 | $800 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 6. | 02001B | Other | 19100138 A | 05/18/2000 | 05/23/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 H | 05/18/2000 | 06/20/2000 | $500 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers noticed a strong chemical odor from the Safety-Kleen equipment cleaner. They were experiencing nausea, and one of them called the West Chicago Fire Department, who evacuated the plant upon their arrival. Employee #1 and several coworkers were transported to the hospital, where they were evaluated and then released. Subsequent inspection showed that the ventilation for the equipment cleaner was compromised on May 2, 2000 by the use of a fan, which was drawing odors from the chemical into the surrounding work area. There was no chemical spill, as originally reported. The identity of the chemical was known and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) was available for it. Air samples were taken on May 9, 2000, and no overexposure was documented. The employer has since discontinued using the equipment cleaner and that job is now contracted out.
Keywords: FAN, VAPOR, VENTILATION, INHALATION, GAS, NAUSEA, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122312754 | Occupation Not Listed |