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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104607049 - Mustang Metals
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Mustang Metals
11970 I-80 East
Sparks, NV 89431
Mailing Address:
P O Box 12365, Reno, NV 89510
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/06/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 36062883 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100305 A01 I | 04/16/1987 | 05/01/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 04/16/1987 | 05/01/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS MANUALLY REMOVING PIECES OF SCRAP METAL FROM A CONVEYOR BELT WHICH DELIVERED THE MATERIAL FROM AN AUTOMOBILE SHREDDER. THE SHREDDER HAS A LARGE ROTATING DRUM WHICH SHREDS ENTIRE CARS INTO SMALL PIECES OF SCRAP. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STATIONED BEHIND A PLEXIGLASS SHIELD NEXT TO THE CONVEYOR BELT AND WAS ASSIGNED THE TASK OF REMOVING CERTAIN PIECES FROM THE BELT AS THEY PASS. GASOLINE TANKS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CARS BEFORE THEY ARE FED INTO THE SHREDDER. HOWEVER, A CAR WAS FED THROUGH WITH ITS FUEL TANK STILL IN PLACE. AS THE TANK ENTERED THE SHREDDER, IT EXPLODED, SENDING A FLASH OF HEAT UP THE CONVEYOR TOWARD EMPLOYEE #1. HE SUFFERED FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON HIS WRISTS AND RIGHT CHEEK. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NECESSARY.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, SCRAP METAL, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, FACE, GASOLINE, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104607049 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |