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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103464186 - U.S. Elevator Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Elevator Corporation
3121 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60657
Mailing Address:
2519 Pan Am Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Union Status: Union
SIC:1796
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360360218 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 03/19/1992 | 03/22/1992 | $1,000 | $1,875 | $0 | 04/13/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/19/1992 | 03/22/1992 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | 04/13/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were performing maintenance work on an elevator. Employee #1 was in the elevator pit standing on a ladder. The coworker was on the floor of the landing outside the elevator. Employee #1 closed the pit access doors to clean them. This caused the electrical circuit to close, which energized the elevator car. The car descended into the pit and crushed Employee #1. He was killed.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, PIT, ELEVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103464186 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |