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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308180132 - Isg Burns Harbor
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Isg Burns Harbor
250 West U S Highway 12
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362660037 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100022 A01 | 01/11/2005 | 02/07/2005 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 01/11/2005 | 01/14/2005 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 20, 2004, an employee was descending the eastside ladder from the top of the vacuum degreasing turret. He lost his grip on the ladder and fell 95 ft to the ground. He sustained head and back injuries, which left him partially paralyzed. The employee was transported to Porter Hospital in Valpariso, IN, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, PARALYSIS, LADDER, BACK, FALL, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308180132 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Janitors and cleaners |