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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109462093 - Sanders Lead Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Sanders Lead Co.
Sanders Rd.
Troy, AL 36081
Mailing Address:
P. O. Drawer 707, Troy, AL 36081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/20/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360960967 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,375 |
| Current Penalty | $14,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,250 |
| 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 | 19100120 P07 I | 02/10/1993 | 03/15/1993 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 G02 II | 02/10/1993 | 03/05/1993 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 IV | 02/10/1993 | 03/05/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 02/10/1993 | 02/28/1993 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19101018 E04 | 02/10/1993 | 02/18/1993 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19101025 D07 | 02/10/1993 | 02/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19101200 E01 I | 02/10/1993 | 02/18/1993 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 02/10/1993 | 02/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005C | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 02/10/1993 | 02/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01005D | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 02/10/1993 | 02/18/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/10/1993 | 03/15/1993 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee mixed sodium nitrate and aluminum out of sequence while making lead in a secondary lead smelter factory. As a result, the pot of lead exploded, burning and scalding 12 employees with molten lead. Five employees were hospitalized for more than one week. Employee #1 died approximately 35 days after the accident as a result of the injuries he sustained.
Keywords: BURN, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, CHEMICAL REACTION, LEAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109462093 | Occupation Not Listed | ||||
| 2 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 3 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 4 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 5 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 6 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 7 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 8 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 9 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 10 | 109462093 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 11 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 12 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 13 | 109462093 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |