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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302379631 - Arkansas Steel Associates
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Arkansas Steel Associates
2308 Van Dyke
Newport, AR 72112
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100260397 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 19100037 F05 | 05/12/1999 | 05/18/1999 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/12/1999 | 05/18/1999 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was apparently using an oxygen lance to inject oxygen into molten steel through the tap hole of a furnace. This caused the molten metal to "burp" and to spill out from the furnace. Employee #1 was using an elevated catwalk to retreat from the overflow when was struck by the molten metal. He sustained burns and his clothing ignited, resulting in fatal burns.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, STEEL-MELTING FURN, PPE, WORK RULES, MOLTEN METAL, SPILL, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302379631 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |