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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107981748 - United States Metals & Manufacturing Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
United States Metals & Manufacturing Corp
1301 S Main
South Bend, IN 46618
Mailing Address:
Pat Murray Po Box 2555, South Bend, IN 46680
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3296
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360196828 |
Investigation Summary
An employee responded to a fire on a Kellogg American Compressor (Model Number 75W, Serial Number 779980884). As the employee attempted to shut the machine down, the 1.5-in. air line brass fitting broke. Hot oil and air blew across the fire, causing a torch effect and burning the employee. The employee received second and third degree burns on 83 percent of his body and was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, FIRE, COMPRESSED AIR, OIL LINE, AIR LINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107981748 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations |