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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303995948 - Asbestos Control, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Asbestos Control, Inc.
145 S. Weiler Drive
Arlington Hts, IL 60005
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101261022 | ||
| Referral | 201262839 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 19260034 A | 03/02/2001 | 03/07/2001 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260034 A | 03/02/2001 | 03/07/2001 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2000, Employee #1 was removing mastic containing asbestos by using a floor buffer and a flammable solvent that had a flash point of 55.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When Employee #1 activated the floor buffer a flash fire started resulting in burns over 90 percent of his body. Employee #1 was hospitalized and died weeks later.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, ASBESTOS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303995948 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Insulation Workers |