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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311372700 - International Titanium Powder
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
International Titanium Powder
20634 Gaskin Drive
Lockport, IL 60441
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3339
NAICS: 331419/Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/14/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100033893 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 19100146 C02 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 05/19/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on April 1, 2008, Employee #1 was installing a filter on a vessel at a powdered metal process development site. The vessel measured about 60 inches deep, with a 48-inch diameter manhole on top. As Employee #1 installed the filter, he became asphyxiated and collapsed. He was discovered soon after by a coworker, who reported that Employee #1 was unconscious. Employee #1 died. The accident investigation revealed that Employee #1 was working alone in a confined space; no attendant was present. The cause of death was attributed to a lack of oxygen.
Keywords: CHEST, OXYGEN, OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311372700 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Metallurgical and materials engineers |