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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1992544 - Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
100 Maynard Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3188, Williamsport, PA 17701
Union Status: Union
SIC:3496
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360114839 |
Investigation Summary
On October 15, 1985, Employee #1 was standing at a wire rope closer machine. A coworker, who was the operator of a nearby closer machine, noticed that a broken wire strand was beginning to appear on his machine. He hit the emergency stop button, stopping his machine. At this time, Employee #1 started to walk towards the rear of his machine. A bobbin the coworker's closer machine came out of the machine, flew approximately 30 feet through the air, and struck Employee #1 in the chest. He was killed instantly.
Keywords: CHEST, BOBBIN, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992544 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |