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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1421672.015 - South Chicago Packing Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
South Chicago Packing Llc
945 W. 38th St.
Chicago, IL 60609
Mailing Address:
945 W. 38th St., Chicago, IL 60609
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311225/Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/2019
Emphasis: L:Piv
Case Closed: 01/27/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1483938 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1523420 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:15 p.m. on August 3, 2019, an employee, a waste treatment technician, was attempting to unclog a 2-inch hose. The employee opened a 3/4-inch steam line valve and applied the full ~150 psi steam pressure to the 2 inch hose. The employee did not open any pressure release valves on the system while attempting to use steam and heat to unclog the hose by melting the product. The 2 inch product hose detached from the connector and pressurized steam was released, causing the employee to receive varying first to third degree burns to his groin, ribcage, arm and ear. The employee was transported by ambulance to the hospital and hospitalized to treat first to third degree burns.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Compressed Air, Compressed By, Ear, Groin, Rib, Steam, Steam Cleaner
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1421672.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |