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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106983240 - Hoeganaes Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Hoeganaes Corp.
River Rd. & Taylor Lane
Riverton, NJ 08077
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3399
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361818511 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,100 |
| Current Penalty | $26,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,325 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100036 B06 | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100036 B08 | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100037 A | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100110 B17 V | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $4,725 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100110 B18 | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $4,725 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260850 C | 06/26/1996 | 07/01/1996 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, and #3 were switching a fuel supply system from natural gas to propane gas when an explosion and fire took place. Employee #1 was severely burned and died at the scene. Employee #2 and #3 suffered minor injuries and inhaled dust and gases. Employee #4 broke a foot while escaping from the area.
Keywords: BURN, FRACTURE, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, FIRE, INHALATION, GAS, EXPLOSION, LP GAS, DUST INHALATION, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106983240 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106983240 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 106983240 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 106983240 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |