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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1360415.015 - Merrill Iron & Steel Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Merrill Iron & Steel Inc.
2101 N. Packer Road
Springfield, MO 65803
Mailing Address:
2101 N. Packer Road, Springfield, MO 65803
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/20/2019
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 04/03/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1399921 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,260 |
| Current Penalty | $7,956 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,956 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 03/11/2019 | $7,956 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on November 9, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a structural steel fabrication company, was performing arc gouging. A piece of carbon rod fell and came into contact with Employee #1's pant leg. The carbon rod burned through his pants and lodged between the tongue of his boot and ankle causing second and third degree burns. He was hospitalized. Employee #1 was not provided with welding chaps or other protective leg wear.
Keywords: Ankle, Arc Welding, Burn, Leg, PPE, Protective Clothing, Steel, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1360415.015 | 61 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |