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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1343597.015 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Of Greater Chicago - Calumet Water Reclamation Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Of Greater Chicago - Calumet Water Reclamation Plant
400 E. 130th St
Chicago, IL 60628
Mailing Address:
100 East Erie Street Attn: Mariyana T. Spyropoulos - President, Chicago, IL 60611
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221320/Sewage Treatment Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1377405 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100119 F04 | 11/09/2018 | 01/07/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100165 B01 | 11/09/2018 | 11/30/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100252 A02 III A | 11/09/2018 | 01/07/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 A02 IV | 11/09/2018 | 01/07/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIII | 11/09/2018 | 01/07/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on August 30, 2018, an employee #1 was using a cutting torch to remove the bolts on a manhole cover that was on sludge digester tank. At that time, the sludge digester tank contained methane gas and was ignited by the cutting torch causing massive explosion. As a result of the explosion, the sludge concentration building roof collapsed trapping two workers and injuring total of 10 employees. Employee #1 was hospitalized with fractured legs, broken jaw and wrist and shoulder injuries. Other employees sustained minor injuries on their leg, arms and shoulder.
Keywords: Arm, Collapse, Explosion, Gas, Leg, Methane, Sewage, Shoulder, Sludge, Torch, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1343597.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1343597.015 | 52 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Electricians | |
| 3 | 1343597.015 | 32 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Electricians |