Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120523329 - Afg Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Afg Industries Inc
1400 Lincoln Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
Mailing Address:
P O Box 929, Kingsport, TN 37662
Union Status: Union
SIC:3211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/26/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362729832 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,600 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 02/11/1997 | 10/22/1997 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 02/11/1997 | 04/15/1997 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100037 K02 | 02/11/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/11/1997 | 04/04/1997 | $2,600 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
For various production and quality control purposes, a steel, water-filled cooler is inserted into molten glass. This cooler became defective and allowed water to escape about 2 feet below the surface of the molten glass. The leaking water created an explosion of steam that sent molten glass flying into the air. Employees #1 through #4 sustained burns when they were struck by the rain of molten glass.
Keywords: BURN, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STEAM, EXPLOSION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120523329 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 120523329 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights | ||
| 3 | 120523329 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Helpers, mechanics and repairers | ||
| 4 | 120523329 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights |
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