Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111300026 - J E Merit Constructors Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
J E Merit Constructors Inc
Northwest Alloys Plant
Addy, WA 99101
Mailing Address:
Po Box 119, Addy, WA 99101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/01/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361035082 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 0240007302 | 04/09/1991 | 03/08/1991 | $240 | $240 | $0 | 04/26/1991 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a millwright-welder at a magnesium plant in Addy, WA, was trying to remove the cover of a crucible that had been welded into place. He was grinding the welds that held the protective cover, when an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was blown into the air and was injured when he struck the crucible on his way down. He suffered a broken leg, broken pelvis, and internal injuries. Employee #1 was wearing protective equipment and a harness.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, EXPLOSION, PELVIS, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111300026 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |
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