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Inspection: 126796697 - Magnesium Corp Of America
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Magnesium Corp Of America
238 North 2200 West
Rowley, UT 84111
Mailing Address:
238 North 2200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Union Status: Union
SIC:3339
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/21/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362650020 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 10005 D04 | 12/29/1998 | 01/05/1999 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 F03 | 12/29/1998 | 01/05/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, a shift foreman, and Employee #2, a machine operator, were performing their regular duties when molten magnesium apparently came into contact with condensation within the system. An overflow port exploded, causing a flash fire. Both employees sustained burns to their faces, ears, and necks. Employee #2 also sustained burns to both forearms, with his left forearm possibly sustaining third-degree burns. He was hospitalized, while Employee #1 was treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, FOREARM, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, CHEMICAL REACTION, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126796697 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 2 | 126796697 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |