Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305032427 - Grede Foundries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Grede Foundries Inc.
805 E. Boston Ave.
Wichita, KS 67211
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3325
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/19/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101342459 | ||
| Referral | 201342805 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| 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 | 19100145 C03 | 01/29/2003 | 02/18/2003 | $4,250 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 01/29/2003 | 02/18/2003 | $4,250 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and other employees were post-repair testing an overhead crane. Employee #1 was on a work platform that was part of the overhead crane and was watching for electrical malfunctions. During the testing phase, the crane moved in an unexpected direction and the employee's upper torso struck the building roof trusses and I-beams. The employee was killed.
Keywords: STEEL BEAM, TRUSS, PINNED, TORSO, CRUSHED, OVERHEAD CRANE, WORK PLATFORM, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305032427 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |
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