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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1424332.015 - 110160 - Tac East
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
110160 - Tac East
2000 Gary Road
East Chicago, IN 46312
Mailing Address:
7625 W 59th St, Summit Argo, IL 60501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7361
NAICS: 541612/Human Resources and Executive Search Consulting Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1488993 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| 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 | 19100106 E02 II B 2 | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100106 E02 III | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100106 E06 I | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100106 E07 I A | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 10/31/2019 | 12/09/2019 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:15 a.m. on August 14, 2019, three wash employees were preparing to use steam hoses to clean isopentane solvent out of a tank when an explosion occurred and a fire started around the wash bay and pollution room. Three employees were hospitalized as a result of the explosion. Two employees suffered second and third degree burns to their arms and backs. One employee suffered second and third degree burns to the upper body extremities.
Keywords: Arm, Back, Burn, Chemical, Cleaning, Explosion, Fire, Storage Tank, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1424332.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1424332.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 3 | 1424332.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |