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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1510702.015 - Appalachian Cast Products Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Appalachian Cast Products Llc
26372 Hillman Highway
Abingdon, VA 24210
Mailing Address:
26372 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331313
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1721505 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,277 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $18,277 |
| Current Penalty | $13,277 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $18,277 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 02/23/2021 | 03/05/2021 | $13,277 | $13,277 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 40.1-51.1.D | 02/23/2021 | 03/05/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 5:45 a.m. on December 23, 2020, an employee was attempting to remove a shot rod to change out the rod tip when a ladle full of molten aluminum came into contact with him. The safety gate had been removed, and a broken limit switch failed to shut down the ladle, which the employee did not realize was malfunctioning. Additionally, he could not hear the ladle moving toward him. As a result, the employee suffered severe burns to his right arm and side from the molten aluminum, which was heated to approximately 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit and had a ladle temperature of about 700 degrees Fahrenheit. Emergency services were called, and the employee was hospitalized for treatment for his burns.
Keywords: Aluminum Processing, Arm, Burn, Hospital
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1510702.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |