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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106564164 - American National Can Company
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
American National Can Company
8750 Pevely Industrial Drive
Pevely, MO 63070
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/26/1990
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360553226 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $780 |
| Current Penalty | $780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $780 |
| 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 | 19100134 A02 | 11/06/1990 | 02/15/1991 | $360 | $360 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100157 G04 | 11/06/1990 | 02/15/1991 | $420 | $420 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
Molten slag from a welder's torch fell onto a combustible belt, starting a fire. Workers in the area attempted to extinguish the fire without the benefit of any firefighting or protective equipment. Employees #1 through #5 were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Causal factors include the lack of proper equipment, and the failure to train employees on fire safety and handling procedures.
Keywords: PPE, MOLTEN SLAG, FIRE, INHALATION, WELDING, SMOKE, UNTRAINED, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106564164 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106564164 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 106564164 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 106564164 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 106564164 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |