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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305974099 - Kromark Products Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Kromark Products Company, Inc.
435 S. Wheeling Rd.
Wheeling, IL 60090
Mailing Address:
2211 So. Foster, Wheeling, IL 60090
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3281
NAICS: 327991/Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/25/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101261808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,700 |
| 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 | 19100025 D02 I | 03/21/2003 | 03/26/2003 | $550 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100025 D01 X | 03/21/2003 | 03/26/2003 | $550 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100025 D02 VIII | 03/21/2003 | 03/26/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100176 B | 03/21/2003 | 04/09/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 A04 | 03/21/2003 | 05/15/2003 | $550 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 03/21/2003 | 05/07/2003 | $550 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on January 8, 2003, Employee #1 and #2 were inside a closed container trailer removing stone panels that were stacked on either side. Employees #1 and #2 were working in between the stacks of panels; 57 on the left side and 66 on the right. While they were attempting to remove their fifth stone panel, the stones on the right side of the trailer shifted. Employee #1 and #2 became trapped in between both stacks (left and right sides). Both men were hospitalized and treated for their injuries. Employee #1 was pronounced dead due to asphyxiation and Employee #2 suffered severe bruising to his chest and possible nerve damage to his right arm and hand.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, ASPHYXIATED, PANEL, CRUSHED, ARM, TRAILER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305974099 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Concrete and terrazzo finishers | ||
| 2 | 305974099 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |