Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101233716 - Gulf States Steel Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham
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:
Close Case: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 | 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
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 | Nature | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 101233716 | Fatality | Other | Machinery maintenance occupations |