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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17762246 - Atlantic Steel Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Atlantic Steel Industries, Inc.
1300 Mecaslin St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1714, Atlanta, GA 30301
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/20/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360450480 |
Investigation Summary
A 100-ton electric arc furnace equipped with water cooled panels experienced an eruption and then a breakout. Eruption is a force similar to a super boiling action and a breakout is when a hole allows molten metal to escape. Molten metal struck the water lines used to cool the panels and five explosions occurred. Employee #1 suffered burns over half his body. Employees #2 through #8 were admitted to a hospital for observation and treatment of breathing problems.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, RESPIRATORY, INHALATION, RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 17762246 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |