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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2242451 - Tech Plastics Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Tech Plastics Inc
1270 Nuclear Dr
West Chicago, IL 60185
Mailing Address:
1400 Northwest Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360645659 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | 19100303 B01 | 03/12/1985 | 03/15/1985 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/12/1985 | 03/15/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING APPROXIMATELY 18 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND ON AN ALUMINUM LADDER, WHICH WAS LEANING AGAINST METAL SPRINKLER PIPES. HE WAS INSTALLING A NEW BALLAST INTO A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE WITHOUT DEENERGIZING THE 277-VOLT CIRCUIT SUPPLYING IT. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FELL FROM THE LADDER. HE DIED EITHER FROM THE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE FALL.
Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2242451 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |