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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114519812 - Mclouth Steel
Inspection Information - Office: Mi Cet (Health)
Site Address:
Mclouth Steel
1491 W Jefferson Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/09/1993
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/21/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360476253 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $70,000 | $10,625 | $0 | $0 | $85,625 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| 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 | 19101200 H | 06/17/1993 | 07/31/1993 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001A | Serious | 3255110303 AIV | 06/17/1993 | 09/30/1993 | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 08/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001B | Serious | R330102 A | 06/17/1993 | 07/31/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001C | Serious | R330102 B | 06/17/1993 | 07/31/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Repeat | R350206 B II | 06/17/1993 | 07/08/1993 | $4,000 | $10,625 | $0 | 08/09/1993 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a foreman, went to the charging platform to investigate coke blowing out of a blast furnace. The furnace was in operation and the employee entered the charging platform apparently without informing anyone and without using SCBA. Employee #1 was exposed to blast furnace gases containing large quantities of carbon monoxide. He died.
Keywords: FURNACE, WORK RULES, BLAST FURNACE, INHALATION, SCBA, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114519812 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |