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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1618262.015 - Schweitzer Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Schweitzer Construction, Inc.
13831 W Joliet Rd.
Manhattan, IL 60442
Mailing Address:
120 Terri Ct., Manhattan, IL 60442
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/09/2022
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed: 07/31/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1940653 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $10,360 | $0 | $24,862 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 11/17/2022 | 07/12/2023 | $5,000 | $14,502 | $0 | 12/03/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 11/17/2022 | 07/12/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/03/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/17/2022 | 07/12/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/03/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 11/17/2022 | $5,000 | $10,360 | $0 | 12/03/2022 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 14, 2022, an employee was carrying materials from a work truck to a worksite while assisting with framing footings for a concrete pour. During the work shift, the heat index had reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit at the site. The employee began exhibiting an altered mental state and was moved to the shade where he was provided water and snacks. A coworker poured water onto the employee in an attempt to cool him down, but the employee began to hyperventilate. A coworker placed the employee into a vehicle and began driving towards the hospital. While enroute, the employee lost consciousness and the coworker called emergency services. An ambulance transported the employee the rest of the way to the hospital, where he later died from heat-related illness.
Keywords: Concrete, Construction, Dehydration, Footings, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Heat index, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Inexperience, Lost consciousness, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Overheated, Pouring, Residential Construction, Unresponsive, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1618262.015 | 33 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |