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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310173547 - Sertoma Centre, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Sertoma Centre, Inc.
Martha Polacek Facility 4100 W. 127th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
Mailing Address:
4343 W. 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2007
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 04/17/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100033356 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 03/30/2007 | 04/04/2007 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 22, 2007, Employee #1 was operating a baler. He filled the baler. When it became full with boxes, Employee #1 apparently pressed the start button on the baler to compact the boxes. The baler was in the semiautomatic mode. In this mode, the machine initiated the compression after which the baler automatically completed the cycle. While the hydraulic cylinder was returning to its original position, Employee #1 lifted the safety gate and looked inside the baler. During the up stroke mode, Employee #1's head was pinned between the cylinder and the gate. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, ASPHYXIATED, CYLINDER, PINNED, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BALER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310173547 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |