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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303819833 - United States Steel Corporation Granite City Works
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
United States Steel Corporation Granite City Works
Boilerhouse/Powerhouse #1
Granite City, IL 62040
Mailing Address:
20th & State Streets, Granite City, IL 62040
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100841238 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 10/15/2004 | 12/03/2004 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/15/2004 | 12/03/2004 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/15/2004 | 08/15/2006 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/15/2004 | 08/15/2006 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 10/15/2004 | 12/03/2004 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 10/15/2004 | 12/03/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/08/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On April 25 2004, Employees #1, #2, #3 and #4 were working in the powerhouse structure to replace a section of a 14-in.water line. One of the steam fitters, a 12 inch header steam line, ruptured at the boiler house. It was believed that the line was less than 200 psi pressure at 500 degrees F. All four employees were severely burned replacing water line in close range of the rupture. The coordinator also received burn injuries. Employee #1 died from the burns. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized and treated for burns, while Employee #4 was treated and released.
Keywords: BURN, STEAM LINE, BOILER, RUPTURE, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303819833 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations |