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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101286177 - Ltv Steel Company
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Ltv Steel Company
3341 Jennings Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44109
Mailing Address:
3100 East 45th Street, Cleveland, OH 44127
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360684229 |
Investigation Summary
WHEN THE BASIC OXYGEN FURNACE WAS IN THE TAPPING OR POURING MODE A SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED. THE FURNACE REFRACTORY FAILED, ALLOWING THE MOLTEN METAL TO BURN THROUGH THE SHELL INTO THE TRUNNION WATER JACKET. THERE WERE SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS WHEN THE MOLTEN METAL CONTACTED THE WATER. IN THE TAPPING MODE THE CHARGING OPENING IS ANGLED TOWARD THE SECOND FLOOR, WHERE THE PULPIT HOUSING IS LOCATED. THE FURNACE OPERATION IS CONTROLLED FROM THE PULPIT HOUSING. THE EXPLOSIONS FORCED MOLTEN METAL OUT THE CHARGING OPENING AND ONTO THE SECOND FLOOR, TOWARD THE PULPIT OPENING. THE MOLTEN METAL ENTERED THE PULPIT THROUGH A SIDE DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY IGNITED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS FOUND, DEAD, INSIDE THE PULPIT NEXT TO A DOOR OPPOSITE THE SIDE WHERE THE MOLTEN METAL ENTERED. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED OF THIRD DEGREE BURNS AND SMOKE INHALATION.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101286177 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |