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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1665721.015 - M & J Industrial Services, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
M & J Industrial Services, Llc
12460 New Avenue
Lemont, IL 60439
Mailing Address:
3124 S. 60th Court, Cicero, IL 60804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2024436 | ||
| Inspection | 1665893 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on April 25, 2023, an explosion occurred in a blending tank located at Seneca Petroleum Co., Inc. in Lemont, IL. The explosion caused the blending tank lid and agitator to violently erupt from the tank and strike Employee #1 and Employee #2. Employee #1 suffered fatal blunt force trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:05 a.m. Employee #2 was transported to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL and admitted for treatment for a leg injury. Both employees were contractors working for M & J Industrial Services, LLC performing site remediation when the tank exploded. The explosion was unrelated to the work being conducted by the contactor(s).
Keywords: Agitator, Blunt force trauma, Explosion, Leg, Struck By, Tank
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1665721.015 | 25 | M | Fatality |