Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114471840 - Alcoa Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Alcoa Inc
300 North Hall Road
Alcoa, TN 37701
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3334
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/05/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360287296 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 01/18/1992 | 02/17/1992 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 01/18/1992 | 02/17/1992 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 01/18/1992 | 02/17/1992 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was removing parts from a motor to repair a damaged coupling on a combustion air fan in induction furnace #1. The natural gas valves did not properly close and released natural gas into the furnace's ductwork. The gas ignited in the furnace, causing an explosion that spread throughout the ductwork to the building's exterior. The blast's force moved the motor and it struck the employee in the head. He was hospitalized for head injuries. He died 4 days later.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114471840 | Fatality | Other | Industrial machinery repairers |
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