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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2482016 - Akzo Chemie America
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 2482016
Report ID: 0521700
Date Opened: 05/30/1985
Site Address:
Akzo Chemie America
8201 West 47th St
Mccook, IL 60525
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2819
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/04/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/02/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360545826 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 B03 | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01002B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 09/20/1985 | 10/25/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14385991
Event: 03/14/1985
Employee dies of exposure to dimethyl sulfate
On May 28, 1985, Employee #1 entered a chemical reactor. He was exposed to dimethyl sulfate and died. He was pulled out of the reactor by an employee of McCartin and McCauliffe, a contractor.
Keywords: REACTOR, VENTILATION, PPE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2482016 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |