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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17440199 - Magnetek
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Magnetek
Hwy. 49
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 548, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Union Status: Union
SIC:3612
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360130157 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| Current Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| 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 | 11/01/1990 | 12/11/1990 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 11/01/1990 | 12/11/1990 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 F02 I | 11/01/1990 | 12/11/1990 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees were attempting to repair the furnace rail system when Employee #2 was overcome and passed out. Other employees attempted to get him out but became weak and also began passing out. Employee #2 died on site and Employee #1 apparently died of a heart attack from excitement while trying to retrieve Employee #2 from the furnace. Employees #3 through #9 were hospitalized.
Keywords: FURNACE, REPAIR, HEART ATTACK, INHALATION, FAINTED, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17440199 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 17440199 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 3 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 4 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 5 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 6 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 7 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 8 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 9 | 17440199 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Not specified mechanics and repairers |