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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101233716 - Gulf States Steel Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Inspection Nr: 101233716
Report ID: 0418300
Date Opened: 05/20/1987
Site Address:
Gulf States Steel Corp.
174 South 26th Street
Gadsden, AL 35904
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/01/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360651913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 08/05/1987 | 08/31/1987 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14347694
Event: 05/16/1987
Employee killed when struck by moving hydraulic cylinder
Employee #1 was welding a table support when the machine behind him was activated during maintenance adjustment work. The hydraulic cylinder moved horizontally, striking Employee #1 in the back. He died of massive chest trauma.
Keywords: CHEST, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101233716 | Fatality | Other | Machinery maintenance occupations |