Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1571702.015 - Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc.
6179 Sunrise Drive
Pinson, AL 35126
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1299, Pinson, AL 35126
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332811/Metal Heat Treating
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/2022
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 1848355 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on December 30, 2021, an employee was opening the door to a furnace to check if gas was running. At that time, endothermic gases in the furnace ignited and struck the employee. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his face, neck and left arm.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Door, Face, Fire, Furnace, Gas, High Temperature, Ignite, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Neck, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Struck By
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1571702.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |