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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1242163 - Phillips Getschou Co
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Phillips Getschou Co
1 1/2 Mi S Of Rt 113 E Side Rt 53
Braidwood, IL 60408
Mailing Address:
431 N Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/05/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/06/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360649107 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $9,000 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $12,400 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,750 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 04/03/1985 | 12/10/1985 | $400 | $900 | $0 | 04/17/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260353 A06 | 04/03/1985 | 12/04/1985 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 04/17/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260021 B06 I | 04/03/1985 | 12/09/1985 | $4,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 04/17/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Repeat | 19260021 B02 | 04/03/1985 | 04/12/1985 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | 04/17/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
The employee entered a 24-in pipe to grind a bad weld. Oxygen was piped into the space to prevent asphyxiation. The atmosphere in the pipe became oxygen enriched and heat generated from the grinding caused the atmosphere to ignite. The employee scrambled out of the pipe. He sustained severe burns and died.
Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, CONFINED SPACE, GRINDING WHEEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1242163 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |