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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300379666 - Allegheny Ludlum
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Inspection Nr: 300379666
Report ID: 0317500
Date Opened: 03/25/1997
Site Address:
Allegheny Ludlum
585 Silicon Drive
Leechburg, PA 15656
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/06/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/18/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361835630 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| Current Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 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 | 19100252 A02 IV | 06/18/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 06/18/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIIA | 06/18/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVD | 06/18/1997 | 08/04/1997 | $4,250 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 19100119 D | 07/28/1997 | 01/27/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 07/28/1997 | 01/27/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 07/28/1997 | 01/27/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 02004 | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 07/28/1997 | 01/27/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 02005 | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 07/28/1997 | 01/27/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/18/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200540284
Event: 03/24/1997
Two employees burned in hydrogen explosion
Employees #1 and #2 and a coworker were involved in a maintenance shutdown on the 55 line hydrogen atmosphere furnace when the hydrogen gas exploded. All three workers sustained burns, for which Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, HYDROGEN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300379666 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters | ||
| 2 | 300379666 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations |