Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108751686 - Ltv Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Ltv Steel Corporation
Franklin Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 490, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361835333 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| 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 | 02/08/1996 | 02/13/1996 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 F | 02/08/1996 | 02/13/1996 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a powered forklift truck when he was struck by a railroad train comprising a locomotive and eight gondola railroad cars. Employee #1 suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced dead on scene by the coroner. The railroad's warning devices were inoperable at the time of the accident.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, COLLISION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, TRAIN, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108751686 | Fatality | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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