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Inspection: 110123171 - Reynolds Metals Company- Alloys Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham
Site Address:
Reynolds Metals Company- Alloys Plant
3509 East 2nd Street
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/11/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360791677 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| 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 Q01 | 12/11/1991 | 01/27/1992 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | 12/30/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100160 C03 | 12/11/1991 | 01/27/1992 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | 12/30/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:55 p.m. on September 26, 1991, Employee #1 was performing construction work in an operating oil filtration building when a fire occurred. A carbon dioxide fire suppression system was activated and Employee #1 was trapped and overcome. He died. Employees #2 and #3 were working in the basement of another building, where the carbon dioxide seeped into and overcame them. The employees recovered.
Keywords:fire, carbon dioxide, overexposure
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110123171 | Occupation Not Listed |