Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300961117 - Bermco Aluminum

Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300961117

Report ID: 0418300

Date Opened: 09/22/1997

Site Address:
Bermco Aluminum
616 33rd Place North
Birmingham, AL 35222

Mailing Address:
Po Box 10145, Birmingham, AL 35202

Union Status: Union

SIC:3365

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/24/1997

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/05/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360674360

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201270428

Event: 09/21/1997

EMPLOYEE BURNED AS DIED-POT OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM FLIPS OVER

Employee #1 was loading a 30,000-pound crucible (pot) of molten aluminum to a travel trailer for transport to a customer. One chain leg became loose causing the pot to turn upside down. Employee #1 was burned when the load of 1,400 degree aluminum fell on him. Employee #1 died.

Keywords: BURN, POT, MOLTEN METAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300961117			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Furnace, kiln and oven operators

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