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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108719063 - Alcan Toyo America
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Alcan Toyo America
17401 South Broadway
Lockport, IL 60441
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3399
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/09/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360966097 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,750 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/09/1994 | 03/14/1994 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5A0001 | 02/09/1994 | 03/14/1994 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/09/1994 | 02/14/1994 | $2,000 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A broom stick with a metal end fell into a model #74-865 Continental Rollo mixer containing aluminum powder. While Employee #1 attempted to unload the mixer, it exploded. The possible causes of the initial spark and/or heat were the foreign material in the mixer or misaligned mixer parts. Employee #1 was approximately 3 feet from the mixer and was burned over 85 to 90 percent of his body. He died from his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ALUMINUM DUST, BROOM, MIXER, EXPLOSION, SPARK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108719063 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |