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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309182095 - Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel
South Third Street Extension
Steubenville, OH 43952
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: 04/06/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/01/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100752419 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,500 |
| Current Penalty | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/11/2006 | 05/05/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 B01 | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIID | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100253 C02 VI | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100253 E03 IIC3 | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19101030 C01 IV | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19101030 G02 IIC | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 04/11/2006 | 04/29/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/04/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on February 12, 2006, Employee #1, a 56-year old steel manufacturer, was using an oxyacetylene torch to cut the tail end of a steel coil sheet. The sheet measured approximately 1-inch thick by 17-feet long and was to be used for scrap--melted down and reprocessed in an electric arc furnace. As Employee #1 completed cutting the scrap metal, which was done at an angle, a strip weighing 3,400 lbs. flipped up and struck Employee #1. The strip then released along the cut and pinned Employee #1 to the ground, severely crushing and killing him. The accident investigation revealed that Employee #1 was wearing the necessary personal protective equipment, which included: a safety hat, a welder's shield, thermal gloves, and safety shoes. Additionally, the employer had a job safety analysis (JSA) procedure in place for the cutting of scrap steel, which Employee #1 was trained in for his work area and followed while cutting the scrap steel.
Keywords: CHEST, STEEL PLATE, FRACTURE, PINNED, WELDING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309182095 | Fatality | Fracture | Welders and cutters |