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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302320593 - Southeastern Metals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Southeastern Metals, Inc.
406 Harbor Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35769
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/01/1999
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/26/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270627 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,050 |
| Current Penalty | $5,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,775 |
| 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 | 07/20/1999 | 08/09/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 07/20/1999 | 09/03/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/20/1999 | 08/13/1999 | $525 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100307 B | 07/20/1999 | 08/09/1999 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/20/1999 | 09/03/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 07/20/1999 | 09/03/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19101025 D02 | 07/20/1999 | 08/24/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A flash fire occurred during the processing of military grade aluminum powder. The powder was being manually dumped into a bucket elevator and a shovel was being used to break up the lumps. A shovel got lodged in the elevator, causing the elevator to choke. As the dust levels built up, an ignition occurred. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were hospitalized suffering from severe burns. Employee #2 died four days after the accident due to his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ALUMINUM DUST, FIRE, SHOVEL, BUCKET ELEVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302320593 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 302320593 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |