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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300031564 - Mcwhorter Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Mcwhorter Technologies, Inc.
374 E. Joe Orr Rd.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Mailing Address:
400 E. Cottage Place, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/15/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/26/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100030113 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,850 |
| Current Penalty | $8,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,300 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100151 C | 01/17/1997 | 01/23/1997 | $2,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 O01 | 01/17/1997 | 03/27/1997 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 01/17/1997 | 03/27/1997 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 01/17/1997 | 03/27/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 E01 II | 01/17/1997 | 03/27/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 1996, Employee #1, of McWhorter Technologies, Inc., was sprayed by a sudden release of a caustic, 95 percent sodium hydroxide solution from a portable tank that was being used to clean floors in the filling and filtration area. He died on September 20, 1996, as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, CLEANING FLUID, SPILL, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, MECH MALFUNCTION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300031564 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |