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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1328250.015 - 139368 - Wieland Copper Products, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
139368 - Wieland Copper Products, Llc
3990 Us 311 Hwy N
Pine Hall, NC 27042
Mailing Address:
3990 Us 311 Hwy N, Pine Hall, NC 27042
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3351
NAICS: 331420
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1356818 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1359372 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $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 | 95.129(01) | 12/12/2018 | 12/17/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95.129(01) | 12/12/2018 | 12/17/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Other | 19100132 A | 12/12/2018 | 12/17/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Other | 19100132 D01 | 12/12/2018 | 12/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 7, 2018, Employee #1 and a group of coworkers were engaged in the shutdown of the Direct Cast copper mold. As the pressure in the holding chamber rose, an explosion occurred on the casting side of the chamber, which caused molten copper to be ejected up, and out of the access window. The molten copper sprayed Employee #1, covering approximately 95% of his upper body. The employee was airlifted to a nearby burn center, where he was treated for eight days before dying from his injuries.
Keywords: Burn, Explosion, Mold Plates, Molten Metal, Struck By, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1328250.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |