Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126573377 - United Defense/Fmc/Bmy
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
United Defense/Fmc/Bmy
4800 E River Rd
Fridley, MN 55421
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3489
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360240238 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 10/17/1996 | 11/17/1996 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 7, 1996, Employee #1 was working next to the west side of an 88 in. by 88 in. by 40 in. high mold that contained molten metal. A 600 lb section of the mold fell away, pinning him to the floor. The 2,800 degrees F molten metal flowed out of the mold and encircled Employee #1. He died of burns from exposure to the molten metal.
Keywords: BURN, UNSECURED, PINNED, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, MOLTEN METAL, MOLD, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126573377 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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