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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1410281.015 - Tin Man Scrap Metal And Recycling Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Tin Man Scrap Metal And Recycling Inc
6256 Lapeer Rd
Clyde, MI 48049
Mailing Address:
6256 Lapeer Rd, Clyde, MI 48049
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2019
Emphasis: S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed: 01/21/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1466200 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1412598 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 408.11211(1)(A) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 408.11262(1) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 408.13308(2) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001A | Other | 408.11222(1) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001B | Other | 408.11222(5) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001C | Other | 408.11223(1) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 408.13308(3) | 07/19/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2019, an employee hooked up oxygen and acetylene tanks to begin torch cutting. The employee began cutting on a covered, unpurged, 55-gallon metal drum containing flammable solvent vapors. When the internal temperature reached the flashpoint, the drum exploded. Employee wore a short-sleeved shirt, jean shorts, and welding goggles. The employee sustained second and third degree burns to both hands, both arms, face, ears, and left leg. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Acetylene, Acetylene Torch, Arm, Burn, Chemical Burn, Drum, Ear, Explosion, Face, Flammable Vapors
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1410281.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |