Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124391707 - Mason Iron & Metal Company
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Mason Iron & Metal Company
11360 E. 8 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/27/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360999072 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| 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 | 40810011 A | 01/24/1996 | 02/15/1996 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4081002602 | 01/24/1996 | 02/15/1996 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 1995, Employee #1, of Mason Iron and Metal, Detroit, MI, was riding on a railcar that was being moved in a scrap yard. Apparently unaware of how close the car would come to a nearby concrete wall, he maintained his position as the railcar passed by the wall. Employee #1 was crushed and killed between the wall and railcar.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, WALL, RAILROAD CAR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124391707 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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