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Inspection: 300379336 - Penn Steel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh
Site Address:
Penn Steel Corporation
37th & Melville Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3399
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/14/1997
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv
Case Closed: 05/23/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361835507 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 16 | 2 | 18 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,950 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $36,950 |
| Current Penalty | $12,450 | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100178 C02 II | 05/01/1997 | 05/05/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100178 C02 VIA | 05/01/1997 | 05/05/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100307 B | 05/01/1997 | 05/19/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100307 B | 05/01/1997 | 05/05/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100024 F | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01005C | Serious | 19100023 A01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 01009A | Serious | 19100119 C01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 01009B | Serious | 19100119 D | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01009C | Serious | 19100119 D03 I | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01010 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/23/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 01011A | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/23/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 01011B | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 01012 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 20. | 01013 | Serious | 19100119 M01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 21. | 01014 | Serious | 19100119 N | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 22. | 01015 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 23. | 01016A | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $800 | $2,100 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 24. | 01016B | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 05/01/1997 | 05/08/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 25. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 05/01/1997 | 05/05/1997 | $2,550 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 26. | 02002 | Other | 19100134 B01 | 05/01/1997 | 05/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On December 24, 1996, Employee #1 was using a skip hoist and monorail system to raise a 1,000 lb, 55 gallon drum of metal iron dust. The drum overturned and dust spilled outside the separation system and throughout the work area, covering both Employee #1 and an operating forklift. The dust exploded, igniting Employee #1's clothes. He sustained burns over 90 percent of his body, and died on December 29, 1996.
Keywords: BURN, DUST, UNSECURED, DRUM, FIRE, EXPLOSION, AIR CONTAMINATION, SPILL, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300379336 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |