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Inspection: 109198788 - United States Pipe And Foundry Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Inspection Nr: 109198788
Report ID: 0418300
Date Opened: 10/17/1996
Site Address:
United States Pipe And Foundry Company, Llc
3000 30th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35207
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270098 | ||
| Complaint | 76840313 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/06/1997 | 11/15/1997 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/13/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/06/1997 | 01/13/1997 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/13/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 201270246
Event: 10/09/1996
Employee dies of steam burns following explosion
Employee #1 was driving a front end loader into a slag pit to recover slag when there was an explosion of water and steam. He suffered second- and third-degree steam burns to his arms, legs, chest, back, and face. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, FRONT END LOADER, SLAG TRACK, MOLTEN SLAG, WORK RULES, STEAM, EXPLOSION, HIGH TEMPERATURE, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109198788 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |