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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110714649 - Great Lakes Steel Main Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Great Lakes Steel Main Plant
1 Quality Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3316
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360996268 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 4081216101 CF | 12/18/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 02/04/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 40801011 A | 12/18/1990 | 12/21/1990 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 02/04/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On November 13, 1990, Employee #1 was transporting a 250 ton ladle using a vehicle designed for that purpose. The hoisting device was not locked in position for transporting. The hydraulic lift cylinders leaked, allowing the ladle to lower and drag on the ground, spilling molten metal under the vehicle. The spill ignited a fire. As Employee #1 attempted to exit the vehicle, he was burned by the radiant heat. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: BURN, LEAK, HEAT, UNSECURED, LADLE, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, MOLTEN METAL, SPILL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110714649 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |