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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103127726 - The Dayton Forging And Heat Treating Company
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
The Dayton Forging And Heat Treating Company
215 North Findlay St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Mailing Address:
215 North Findlay St., Dayton, OH 45401
Union Status: Union
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1996
Emphasis: L:Xrevpen
Case Closed: 04/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360429419 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,750 |
| Current Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,750 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 12/04/1996 | 12/09/1996 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100179 N03 V | 12/04/1996 | 12/09/1996 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100218 A02 I | 12/04/1996 | 12/24/1996 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100218 A02 I | 12/04/1996 | 12/22/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100218 A02 III | 12/04/1996 | 12/24/1996 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100218 A02 IV | 12/04/1996 | 12/09/1996 | $3,150 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was walking through a department where two coworkers were operating a 4,000 lb steam forging hammer. The ram/piston assembly returned to its top position with such force that it struck the top of the machine cylinder, and the cylinder cover and internal steam-cushioned plunger were dislodged. Employee #1 was struck by the cover and killed. A metallurgical analysis of the cylinder wall found a substandard casting and a pre-existing crack. The secondary securing means for the cover (a single 5/8 in. wire rope) failed to restrain it and prevent flying parts.
Keywords: COVER, CYLINDER, INADEQUATE MAINT, CASTING, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103127726 | Fatality | Concussion | Forging machine operators |