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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304091002 - Baja Foods, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Baja Foods, Llc
636 W. Root St.
Chicago, IL 60609
Mailing Address:
636 W. Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
Union Status: Union
SIC:2038
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/15/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100031335 | ||
| Referral | 200034130 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Current Penalty | $8,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,050 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 03/29/2002 | 06/14/2002 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100095 C01 | 03/29/2002 | 04/03/2002 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 03/29/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 03/29/2002 | 04/10/2002 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/29/2002 | 04/03/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 03/29/2002 | 04/10/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 03/29/2002 | 04/10/2002 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19100151 C | 03/29/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $525 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 H | 03/29/2002 | 04/18/2002 | $700 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 H03 IB | 03/29/2002 | 04/03/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 10, 2001, Employee #1 was working with a heat exchanger when ammonia was released from a piece of the equipment. Employee #1 inhaled the fumes which affected his lungs. Employee #1 was taken to Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where he died five days later.
Keywords: LUNG, MAINTENANCE, AMMONIA, INHALATION, HEAT EXCHANGER, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304091002 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Machinery maintenance occupations |