Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102370616 - U.S. Steel Div. Of U.S.X. Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Steel Div. Of U.S.X. Corp.
1807 E. 28th Street
Lorain, OH 44055
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: 12/23/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360540744 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 PLACED WOODEN BLOCKING WITH THE DIMENSIONS OF 6 BY 8 BY 18 INCHES INTO A DESEAMER MACHINE SO THAT HE COULD SAFELY WORK ON IT. UNFORTUNATELY, HE PLACED THE BLOCKING IN AN UNAPPROVED LOCATION WHICH ALLOWED THE BLOCKING TO ROLL OUT OF POSITION. THIS ALLOWED A VERTICAL HEAD SECTION OF THE DESEAMER, WEIGHING ABOUT 8,500 POUNDS TO FALL AND STRIKE EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE HEAD. THE LOAD BEARING SURFACE OF THE BLOCKING WAS ONLY 5 3/8 INCHES OUT OF A POSSIBLE 8 INCHES. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS KILLED.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, BLOCKS, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102370616 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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