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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1126119 - Bethlehem Steel Corporation-Beth Forge Division
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation-Beth Forge Division
701 East Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18016
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360565204 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 |
| Current Penalty | $1,080 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,080 |
| 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 | 04/17/1985 | 04/27/1985 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100212 A05 | 04/17/1985 | 05/23/1985 | $270 | $540 | $0 | 05/09/1985 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100219 B02 | 04/17/1985 | 05/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/09/1985 | - | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 04/17/1985 | 05/23/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/08/1985 | - | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 05/03/1985 | 08/03/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SCRAPER WAGON IN THE COKE DIVISION TO TRANSFER COAL FROM COAL PILES TO AN UNDERGROUND CONVEYOR SYSTEM. WHILE THE OPERATOR WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE NEXT TO A 40 FOOT-HIGH COAL PILE. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HOSE PROBABLY DEVELOPED A MAJOR LEAK, SO THE EMPLOYEE PARKED THE SCRAPER NEXT TO THE PILE. IT IS CONJECTURED THAT THE OPERATOR SHUT OFF THE FRONT ENGINE AND WAS MOVING TO SHUT OFF THE REAR ENGINE WHEN A COAL PILE SLIDE OCCURRED. EMPLOYEES FOUND THE REAR ENGINE STILL RUNNING AND EMPLOYEE #1 COMPLETELY BURIED BY COAL. HE WAS FOUND MIDWAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR ENGINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CLOSEST TO THE COAL PILE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE SLIDE INCLUDED PILE UNDERCUTTING AND RAINFALL ON THE PREVIOUS DAY.
Keywords: SUFFOCATED, COKE OVEN, COAL, BURIED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1126119 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |