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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1337422.015 - South Chicago Packing, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
South Chicago Packing, Llc
945 W. 38th Place
Chicago, IL 60609
Mailing Address:
945 W. 38th Place, Chicago, IL 60609
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311225/Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/10/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1367143 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,641 |
| Current Penalty | $6,985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,985 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/11/2018 | 11/06/2018 | $6,985 | $11,641 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100138 A | 10/11/2018 | 11/06/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:45 p.m. on August 3, 2018, an employee was in the process of preparing to transfer 180 degree Fahrenheit palm oil through a series of tanks and a filter press. One or more of the valves between the tanks and filter press was not in the correct position and caused the oil to overfill a tank and create pressure in the lines. When the employee opened the valve, which was located directly below the overfilled tank, the air pressure caused the heated oil to propel up and out the unsecured hatch lid and subsequently spray down onto the employee. The employee sustained second degree burns on his shoulder, chest and face.
Keywords: Burn, Chest, Face, Hot Cooking Oil, Oil Tank, Shoulder, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1337422.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |