Inspection Detail

Inspection: 122495849 - Continental Plastic Container

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office

Inspection Nr: 122495849

Report ID: 0524200

Date Opened: 10/22/1996

Site Address:
Continental Plastic Container
2727 East Higgins
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:3221

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 04/14/1997

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/22/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101260099
Referral	201260197	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	5					5
Current Violations	4					4
Initial Penalty	$12,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$12,500
Current Penalty	$7,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$7,500
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100106 E06 I	04/16/1997	04/21/1997	$2,500	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
2.	01002	Serious	19100307 B02	04/16/1997	04/21/1997	$2,500	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19100307 B03	04/16/1997	04/21/1997	$2,500	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01004	Serious	19101200 B04 III	04/16/1997	04/21/1997	$2,500	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
5.	01005	Serious	19101200 H03 III	04/16/1997	04/21/1997	$0	$2,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201260338

Event: 10/21/1996

burn - toluene explosion caused by static electricity

An employee was working alone in the quality assurance section of a plant. A container of toluene fell to the floor from the work counter. The employee placed the container back on the counter. Apparently, as he tried to clean up the spilled toluene, it ignited, engulfing the room and the employee in flames. He died from his injuries. Investigation revealed that the ignition source was most likely static electricity.

Keywords: BURN, STATIC ELECTRICITY, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, VENTILATION, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122495849			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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