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Inspection: 2220838 - La Mantia Plastics Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North
Site Address:
La Mantia Plastics Inc
2525 W Lemoyne
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/10/1985
Emphasis:
Close Case:07/29/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 71055107 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $790 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $790 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $150 | $180 | $0 | 02/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100215 A02 | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $0 | $120 | $0 | 02/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100178 I01 | 01/18/1985 | 02/11/1985 | $0 | $490 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101000 A02 | 01/18/1985 | 02/11/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19101000 E | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/06/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 01/18/1985 | 01/29/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19040002 A | 01/18/1985 | 01/29/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02003 | Other | 19100178 A06 | 01/18/1985 | 02/11/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02004 | Other | 19100215 A04 | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02005 | Other | 19100252 A02 IIB | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02006 | Other | 19100252 A02 IVC | 01/18/1985 | 04/15/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AT LEAST 4 EMPLOYEES SUFFERED FROM OVEREXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE. THE SOURCE OF THE CARBON MONOXIDE EXPOSURE WAS AN OTIS LPG FORK LIFT TRUCK USED FOR MATERIAL HANDLING IN THE PLANT. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN PURCHASED USED BY THE EMPLOYER APPROXIMATELY 5 YEARS AGO. THE TRUCK IS USED 2 TO 4 HOURS PER SHIFT. 3 OF THE 4 AFFECTED EMPLOYEES HAD CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 25% MORE THAN ONE HOUR AFTER REMOVAL FROM THE PLANT. NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WAS PROVIDED IN THE PLANT.
Keywords:ventilation, industrial truck, lp gas, mech mat handling, carboxyhemoglobin, carbon monoxide
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2220838 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 2220838 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 2220838 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 2220838 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |