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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1355030.015 - Erie Bronze & Aluminum Company
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Erie Bronze & Aluminum Company
6300 West Ridge Rd
Erie, PA 16506
Mailing Address:
6300 West Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331523
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/18/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/29/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1394186 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,304 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,304 |
| Current Penalty | $2,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,917 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 04/19/2019 | 06/07/2019 | $2,917 | $5,304 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 04/19/2019 | 05/15/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on October 19, 2018, an employee was working at foundry that die-cast non-ferrous metals. He was stirring a crucible full of molten metal, when the molten metal "exploded" (or erupted). He sustained first-, second-, and third-degree burns to his neck, arms, and legs. He was hospitalized for two or more days.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Explosion, Foundry, Leg, Molten Metal, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1355030.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Metallurgical and materials engineers |