Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302039870 - A. Finkl & Sons Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
A. Finkl & Sons Co.
2011 N Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/1998
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101260362 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
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 | 19100022 A01 | 08/07/1998 | 08/12/1998 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was moving ingot molds weighing several tons in the storage area using an overhead crane. The loads were rigged using a double legged basket sling. Employee #1 was crushed between the load and a fixed object on the floor when the load disengaged from the basket hitches, killing him. Examination of the crane and rigging did not reveal any hazards. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: RIGGING, CRUSHED, SLING, MOLD, CRANE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 302039870 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |