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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1639735.015 - Il Dept. Of Human Services - Fox Developmental Center
Inspection Information - Office: Illinois Public Sector 0551701
Site Address:
Il Dept. Of Human Services - Fox Developmental Center
134 West Main Street
Dwight, IL 60420
Mailing Address:
100 South Grand Ave. East Attn: Ms. Grace B. Hou - Secretary, Springfield, IL 62704
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 623220/Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/05/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1979000 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on December 16, 2022, an employee was monitoring the start-up and operations of a high-pressure International Boiler Works Water Tube Generator Boiler in preparation for an anticipated winter storm. A threaded plug on the boiler wall failed during the boiler's start up as system pressure was building and allowed the release of high temperature and high pressure steam. The steam sprayed the employee and resulted in severe burns to approximately 80% his body. The employee was transported to the hospital but died due complications from the burns.
Keywords: Boiler, Burn, High Pressure, High Temperature, Pressure Release, Sprayed, Steam
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1639735.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Stationary engineers |