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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 444073.015 - Arens Controls Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Arens Controls Company, Llc
3602 N. Kennicott Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Mailing Address:
3602 N. Kennicott Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336399/All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/14/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/11/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362787 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,100 |
| Current Penalty | $26,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,100 |
| 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 | 11/20/2012 | 01/09/2013 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/20/2012 | 01/09/2013 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100307 B | 11/20/2012 | 01/09/2013 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100307 C03 | 11/20/2012 | 01/09/2013 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/20/2012 | 01/09/2013 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 22, 2012, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a thermal chamber, evaluating a Hydrogen on Demand (HOD) unit. The chamber was reported inoperative that morning. Two units were being tested on a work bench and they were connected by an exhaust hose to an HOD inside the test chamber. The gas was not properly exhausted and began to back up into the hose that was attached to the HOD. Employee #1 removed the side panel on the chamber and it exploded while he were standing in front of it. The local fire department responded and pulled Employee #1 from the building. Employee #1 was killed as a result of blunt force trauma to his head and body caused by the explosion.
Keywords: Exhaust Fumes, Explosion, Head
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 444073.015 | 55 | M | Fatality |