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Inspection: 108720111 - Midwest Metallics, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Inspection Nr: 108720111
Report ID: 0521700
Date Opened: 01/26/1994
Site Address:
Midwest Metallics, L.P.
12901 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
Mailing Address:
Box 131, 7955 W. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/24/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360966295 | ||
| Complaint | 74866526 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 19 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Current Violations | 18 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $58,800 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $59,500 |
| Current Penalty | $57,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,400 |
| 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 | 19100038 A01 | 06/14/1994 | 08/02/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 A01 | 06/14/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D04 IV | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005C | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIB | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIC | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIH | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01007C | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIE1 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01009A | Serious | 19100146 C05 IIG3 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01009B | Serious | 19100146 D04 VIII | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 D01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 01011A | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01011B | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 01012A | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 01012B | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 22. | 01013A | Serious | 19100146 I03 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 23. | 01013B | Serious | 19100146 I04 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 24. | 01014 | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 25. | 01015 | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 26. | 01016 | Serious | 19101025 D02 | 06/14/1994 | 07/18/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 27. | 01017 | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 28. | 01018 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 29. | 01019 | Serious | 19101200 H | 06/14/1994 | 09/14/1994 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 30. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 06/14/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $0 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14360911
Event: 01/26/1994
Employees are overcome by fumes in manhole
Employees #1 and #2 entered a manhole to attempt repairs and died. Employee #3 attempted to rescue Employee #2 and was overcome by the hydrogen sulfide fumes. Employee #4 was overcome by fumes while attempting to rescue Employee #3. Employee #5 was overcome by fumes while attempting to rescue Employee #4. Employees #4 and #5 exited the manhole. The local fire department rescued Employee #3. Employee #6 became ill while outside the manhole.
Keywords: REPAIR, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, VENTING, WORK RULES, TOXIC FUMES, MANHOLE, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108720111 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 108720111 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 108720111 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |