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Inspection: 108653833 - Aluminum Company Of America - Warrick Operations
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Aluminum Company Of America - Warrick Operations
Highway 66
Newburgh, IN 47630
Mailing Address:
P O Box 10, Newburgh, IN 47630
Union Status: Union
SIC:3334
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360471197 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Current Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03II | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01003 | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01004 | Serious | 19100303 C | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01006 | Serious | 19100304 D01 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01007 | Serious | 19100304 E01 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01008 | Serious | 19100304 F03 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01009 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01010 | Serious | 19100304 F05 IVA | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01011 | Serious | 19100304 F06 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01012 | Serious | 19100305 A01 I | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01014 | Serious | 19100305 B02 | 09/11/1990 | 12/22/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 10/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRICIAN WAS INVESTIGATING THE REASON FOR AN ELECTRICAL FAULT INVOLVING A 480-VOLT, WALL-MOUNTED ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT BOX. AN ELECTRIC ARC OCCURRED INSIDE THE DISCONNECT BOX. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS OVER 75 PERCENT OF HIS BODY; 60 PERCENT WERE THIRD DEGREE BURNS, AND 15 PERCENT WERE SECOND DEGREE BURNS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE HE DIED ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER, ON MARCH 8, 1990.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108653833 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |