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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305890477 - Huls Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Huls Inc.
1401 Interstate Drive
Champaign, IL 61822
Mailing Address:
104 W. Center, P.O. Box 595, Gifford, IL 61847
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100271881 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $4,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260850 E | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260352 B | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260352 C | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/03/2003 | 11/06/2003 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 2003, Employees #1 and #2 were using a torch to remove components of a dust collector. A small, smoldering fire started, and one of the employees, using a Halon fire extinguisher, put out the fire. While extinguishing the fire, aluminum dust was dispersed into the air, causing an explosion. Both employees were injured in the blast and taken to the burn unit. On July 21, 2003, Employee #1 died from the injuries sustained in the blast. Employee #2 was critically injured.
Keywords: ALUMINUM DUST, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305890477 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Construction laborers |