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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310176532 - Chicago Magnesium Casting Company
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Chicago Magnesium Casting Company
14101 S. Seeley Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3369
NAICS: 331528/Other Nonferrous Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/2007
Emphasis: L:Piv, N:Silica, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 01/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200038362 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $58,500 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 09/28/2007 | 11/01/2007 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 A | 09/28/2007 | 11/01/2007 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 09/28/2007 | 11/01/2007 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001A | Repeat | 19100134 D01 I | 09/28/2007 | 11/01/2007 | $49,000 | $49,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001B | Repeat | 19100134 D01 III | 09/28/2007 | 11/01/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 4, 2007, Employee #1, was etching aluminum castings in an acid solution containing approximately 3 units of hydrofluoric acid and 30 units of nitric acid. The acid solution and etching procedure was performed in a drum with no local exhaust ventilation. A chemical reaction ensued, resulting in a significant release of orange and brown fume in the work area and possibly a spill. Management was alerted to the area and got the reaction under control. The employee did not complain of injury or adverse health symptoms and continued working for approximately three hours. Employee #1 clocked out and left work before his shift ended without notifying management. Later that evening, St. Francis Hospital notified the Fire Department that they were treating Employee #1 for acid exposure and requested the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for the acid solution. The employee was transferred to Loyola Hospital in critical condition.
Keywords: EXHAUST SYSTEM, VENTILATION, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, CASTING, INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, NITRIC ACID, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310176532 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Chemical technicians |