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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1580983.015 - Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc.
101 State St
Scranton, IA 51462
Mailing Address:
Po Box 336, Scranton, IA 51462
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336211/Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1869936 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on February 24, 2022, an employee was working as a welder and cutter for a firm that manufactured motor vehicle bodies. He was operating a handheld plasma cutter to cut an opening on a metal tube that was 0.25 inches (6.4 millimeters) thick. He was wearing a welding coat. He had pulled the clothing away from his body. Sparks entered a gap in the protective clothing. The gap allowed air to circulate around the sparks. The cotton shirt he was wearing underneath the welding coat caught on fire. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to his abdomen and chest. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Abdomen, Burn, Chest, Clothing, Cutting, Fire, PPE, Plasma, Protective Clothing, Spark, Welder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1580983.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |