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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1330703 - Gpe Controls
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Gpe Controls
6511 Oakton St
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3625
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/11/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360538987 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $500 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100094 D11 II | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100094 D09 I | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $250 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100094 D09 III | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $250 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100094 D09 V | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19100094 D09 VII | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 C | 02/11/1985 | 02/14/1985 | $250 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ASSIGNED TO DRAIN AND CLEAN A BARON BLAKESLEE DEGREASER. THE DEGREASER WAS SURROUNDED BY A 3-1/2 FOOT DEEP PIT, WHICH THE EMPLOYEE ENTERED TO OPEN THE VALUE AND DRAIN THE CONTENTS (METHYLENE CHLORIDE). THE EMPLOYEE WORE A DUST MUSK IN THE PIT. NO VENTILATING WAS DONE BEFORE ENTERING. NO MEASUREMENTS WERE TAKEN TO DETERMINE AIR CONTAMINANT LEVELS. NO OTHER PERSONNEL WERE PRESENT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT TRAINED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND 1 HOUR LATER BY THE SUPERVISOR. HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD 2 HOURS LATER.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, VENTILATION, CONFINED SPACE, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, DEGREASER, AIR CONTAMINATION, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1330703 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |