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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126469402 - Heritage International Corp. Dba Gorham Bronze
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Heritage International Corp. Dba Gorham Bronze
45 Windham Blvd.
Aiken, SC 29801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3364
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362628257 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| Current Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 A05 | 07/28/1995 | 08/02/1995 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The employer, a foundry-type operation manufacturing bronze memorials and plaques, has a supply of triple-washed empty drums obtained from different sites to use as slag/waste containers. Employee #1 was attempting to remove the lid from an empty xylene drum with a welding torch. Apparently, the drum was to be used as a trash can for clean up. The employer also had can lid opening device to use for the in-house triple rinsed drums. When Employee #1 attempted to cut the lid off with the torch, the drum exploded. He was struck in the chest and head by the drum lid and died from head/chest trauma. Employee #1 had hazard communication training, hazard recognition training, and welding training. The xylene drum was properly labeled with all appropriate safety warnings.
Keywords: HEAD, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, XYLENE, DRUM, TORCH, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126469402 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Machinery maintenance occupations |