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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522669.015 - United States Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
United States Steel Corporation
1951 State Street
Granite City, IL 62040
Mailing Address:
1951 State Street, Granite City, IL 62040
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1751089 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,406 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,406 |
| Current Penalty | $15,213 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,213 |
| 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 | 09/21/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $5,071 | $7,802 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 09/21/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $5,071 | $7,802 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D | 09/21/2021 | 11/30/2021 | $5,071 | $7,802 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on March 26, 2021, Employee #1 was ordered by an operator to investigate an unusual amount of steam between Hot Roll Furnaces #1 and #2. Employee #1 entered the steam cloud between the two furnaces alone while wearing standard equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and FR clothing. The steam hazard was not controlled, and the broken water pipe supplying a bosh tank to regulate the temperature of the furnaces had not been properly addressed. Earlier that week, maintenance management had discovered the broken pipe and attempted a temporary solution to direct water into the bosh tank. While Employee #1 was in the steam cloud, the high temperature of the vapor caused burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Broken, Burn, Hard Hat, Pipe, Steam, Tank, Vapor, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522669.015 | 23 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |