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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1319441 - Aarrow Electric Iron Castings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Aarrow Electric Iron Castings, Inc.
2900 E. Richmond St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 0702, Shawano, WI 54166
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/18/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360540454 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100252 D02 VIC | 05/30/1986 | 06/02/1986 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 06/17/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19100252 E03 I | 05/30/1986 | 08/04/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/1986 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 05/30/1986 | 06/17/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/1986 | - | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100106 E02 IVD | 05/30/1986 | 06/17/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/1986 | - | |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100252 B04 IXC | 05/30/1986 | 06/09/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/1986 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS ARC WELDING A FOUNDRY FURNACE CHARGING BUCKET. HE WAS USING A METHANOL BARREL AS A WORK SUPPORT. THE NICKEL WELDING ELECTRODE APPARENTLY CONTACTED THE BARREL, IGNITING FLAMMABLE VAPORS FROM THE BARREL. THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL OPENED AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION, AND THE EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING ALSO IGNITED. THE EMPLOYEE DIED OF SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, METHYL ALCOHOL, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, DRUM, WELDING, EXPLOSION, WELDING ELECTRODE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1319441 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |