Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101233435 - Gulf States Steel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Gulf States Steel, Inc.
174 South 26th Street
Gadsden, AL 35904
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360651517 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attaching a crane hook to the cap of a bottle top ingot. When the connection was made, the ingot erupted, spewing molten metal onto him. He was burned in areas of his body that were not adequately covered by personal protective equipment. Breathing difficulties that occurred three days after the accident caused a lack of oxygen and subsequent brain death.
Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, PPE, MOLTEN METAL, SPILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101233435 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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