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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302589049 - Viking Materials Of Illinois, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Viking Materials Of Illinois, Inc.
3434 Powell Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5051
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/1999
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 06/23/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101260552 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 05/07/1999 | 06/04/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 05/07/1999 | 06/04/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/07/1999 | 05/07/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 05/07/1999 | 05/07/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 05/07/1999 | 05/20/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19040005 C | 05/07/1999 | 05/20/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100334 A02 I | 05/07/1999 | 05/12/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 21, 1999, Employee #1 was working on a skid steer loader to replace a broken directional arm for the motion control lever. The skid steer loader was manufactured by Hdra Mac, Inc., 12C Mitey Mac II , Serial Number 32612. He was used a wooden block or an aluminum pipe under the boom assembly area to support the bucket assembly. He did not place the boom and bucket control lever at the neutral position, but left the hydraulic system open. During his work, the wooden block or aluminum pipe became dislodged causing the boom to collapse. The collapse of the boom knocked Employee #1 out of the bucket and in between the boom assembly and the hydraulic equipment. The impact of the boom assembly upon him crushed his thoracic cavity and caused him to die from asphyxiation. The skid steer loader's engine was found not running (in the off position) and the key was not in the ignition switch. The boom and bucket control lever was found in forward position and the bucket was down and the motion control lever for direction was found in forward position too. There was no evidence of hydraulic oil spray indicating unintended opening of the hydraulic system.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LOADER, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302589049 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Machine operators, not specified |