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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110113.015 - Raani Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Raani Corporation
5202 West 70th Place
Bedford Park, IL 60638
Mailing Address:
5202 West 70th Place, Bedford Park, IL 60638
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325620/Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference:
Emphasis: N:Svep, L:Forklift, L:Piv
Case Closed: 07/13/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 83889 | ||
| Inspection | 242952 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 191970 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $46,000 | $420,000 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $473,000 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $280,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 05/15/2012 | 06/27/2012 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 05/15/2012 | 06/27/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100151 C | 05/15/2012 | 06/06/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 05/15/2012 | 05/30/2012 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 05/15/2012 | 05/22/2012 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 05/15/2012 | 05/22/2012 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 02002A | Willful | 19100132 A | 05/15/2012 | 05/30/2012 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 02002B | Willful | 19100133 A01 | 05/15/2012 | 05/30/2012 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 02002C | Willful | 19100138 A | 05/15/2012 | 05/30/2012 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 02003 | Willful | 19100132 F01 | 05/15/2012 | 06/27/2012 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 02006 | Willful | 19101200 H01 | 05/15/2012 | 06/27/2012 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 03001 | Other | 19040039 A | 05/15/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on November 17, 2011, Employee #1 was cleaning a tank with a heated (~176 degrees F) citric acid cleaning solution. Employee #1 was preparing to "blow down" or push air through the lines to remove residual materials. The valve on the bottom of the tank remained open and when the employee hooked up the air for the "blow down," the material was accidentally blown up through the bottom of the tank causing the heated cleaning solution to erupt from the open hatch on the top of the tank. The erupting material sprayed the employee resulting in scalding and chemical burns to approximately eighty percent of his body, thirty one of those burns were third degree. Employee #1 wore no personal protective equipment to protect his body from heated materials. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where on December 8, 2011 when he died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Chemical, Heat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110113.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Production helpers |