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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309339356 - International Specialty Alloys, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
International Specialty Alloys, Inc.
599 Northgate Circle
New Castle, PA 16105
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3339
NAICS: 331419/Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2007
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Electrical, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200386092 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,206 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,206 |
| Current Penalty | $5,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,500 |
| 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 | 02/26/2008 | 08/08/2008 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 02/26/2008 | 02/29/2008 | $0 | $956 | $0 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 02/26/2008 | 03/17/2008 | $1,000 | $1,875 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Other | 19100023 E03 IV | 02/26/2008 | 03/17/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | R - Review Commission | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 02/26/2008 | 04/01/2008 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 02/26/2008 | 03/17/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 29, 2007, Employee #1, #2, and #3 were injured when an explosion from the combustible metal thermite reaction operation blew apart a bunker complex. The entire building sustained damage from a deflagration type explosion including a large hole in the roof, blow outs to the perimeter walls, and deforming interior structural members. All three sustained injuries from the pressure and or heat wave. Employee #1 was hospitalized with burns to his head. Employee's #2 and #3 were treated and released for concussions.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309339356 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 309339356 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 309339356 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Laborers, except construction |