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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1533620.015 - Cf&I Steel, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Cf&I Steel, L.P.
2100 South Freeway
Pueblo, CO 81004
Mailing Address:
1612 E. Abriendo, Pueblo, CO 81004
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/01/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1772536 | ||
| Inspection | 1534359 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,959 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,959 |
| Current Penalty | $40,959 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,959 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/19/2021 | 01/10/2022 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/19/2021 | 01/10/2022 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 11/19/2021 | 01/10/2022 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 IX | 11/19/2021 | 02/28/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 11/19/2021 | 01/10/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2021, Employee #1, a maintenance worker, Employee #2, an electrician, and Employee #3, a heat treat worker, were monitoring an electric arc furnace after replacing a cooling panel. Water from the cooling panel leaked into the furnace and caused an explosion. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat burns to his face and torso. Employee #2 was hospitalized to treat burns to his torso and respiratory system. Employee #3 was hospitalized to treat burns to his torso and respiratory system.
Keywords: Burn, Electrician, Engineering Controls, Exploded, Face, Fire, Furnace, Heat, High Temperature, Inhalation, Inspecting, Inspection, Lack of Engineering Controls, Machine operator, Maintenance, Melting Furnace, Replace, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Struck By, Torso, Unsafe Position, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1533620.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations | |
| 2 | 1533620.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heat treating equipment operators | |
| 3 | 1533620.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |