Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309175248 - Howmet Castings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Howmet Castings, Inc.
9 Roy Street
Dover, NJ 07801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3339
NAICS: 331419/Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100022011 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 12/22/2005 | 02/10/2006 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/22/2005 | 02/10/2006 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 12/22/2005 | 12/28/2005 | $500 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/22/2005 | 02/10/2006 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/22/2005 | 02/10/2006 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/19/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 25, 2005, four employees were checking a leak in a vacuum induction furnace when it exploded. Employees #1, #2, #3, and #4 were hospitalized and treated for severe burns.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, HEAT, REPAIR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309175248 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309175248 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 309175248 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 309175248 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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