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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 180240 - Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Front & Swatara Streets
Steelton, PA 17113
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/18/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360082234 | ||
| Complaint | 70681366 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $570 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $570 |
| Current Penalty | $570 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $570 |
| 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 | 19100157 F02 IV | 05/22/1984 | 05/31/1984 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100156 C01 | 05/22/1984 | 10/01/1984 | $360 | $360 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100156 C02 | 05/22/1984 | 10/01/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100037 K02 | 05/22/1984 | 05/27/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 D02 | 05/22/1984 | 05/27/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19100157 F05 | 05/22/1984 | 08/31/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 02004 | Other | 19100158 C04 | 05/22/1984 | 06/21/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE EMPLOYEES WERE OPERATING A "DEMAG" CONTINUOUS CASTER AT THE BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION, STEELTON PLANT. A POURING GATE ON THE BOTTOM OF A 250 TON, #40 LADLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A SPILL OF MOLTEN STEEL (APPROXIMATELY 20 TONS) ONTO THE LADLE FLOOR, 75 FEET BELOW. THE SPILL CAUSED SMOKE AND INTENSE HEAT. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR FIRST AND SECOND SECOND DEGREE BURNS. NINE OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE TREATED FOR BURNS AND SMOKE INHALATION AND RELEASED.
Keywords: BURN, STEEL, LADLE, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 180240 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |