Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1544333.015 - Chicago Pallet Service, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 3:45 p.m. on July 20, 2021, an employee working as a forklift operator for a wood container and pallet manufacturer was operating a forklift. The employee inserted a water hose inside the radiator of the forklift to cool it off. The radiator cracked and the employee was struck by hot steam and antifreeze. The employee was transported via ambulance to the hospital, where he was admitted to treat 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his abdomen, right leg and right arm.

Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Broke, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Equipment Operator, Forklift, Heat, Heat Exchanger, High Pressure, High Temperature, Hose, Hot Water, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Skin, Steam, Struck By, Temperature, Water, Water Hose