Inspection Detail

Inspection: 2232825 - T R W Minerva Plant

Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office

Inspection Nr: 2232825

Report ID: 0522300

Date Opened: 04/01/1985

Site Address:
T R W Minerva Plant
3860 Union Ave Se
Minerva, OH 44657

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:3324

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/30/1985

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/30/1985

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360542138

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 868984

Event: 03/12/1985

EMPLOYEE DIED DUE TO BURNS FROM EXPLODING FURNACE

An employee was working on a number 4000 open air electric induction furnace. The furnace exploded and splattered molten hot metal onto the employee. He suffered severe burns and died. Two other employees present also suffered severe burns.

Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, MAINTENANCE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, CONCUSSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2232825			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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