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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310109400 - United Foundries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
United Foundries Inc.
1400 Grace Ave., Ne
Canton, OH 44705
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3322
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100103928 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,600 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100029 F01 | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100029 F04 II | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Other | 19100029 F03 | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $500 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Other | 19100132 A | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $500 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100146 C06 | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 12/07/2006 | 12/12/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100179 N03 VI | 12/07/2006 | 12/13/2006 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 12/07/2006 | 12/13/2006 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $0 | 01/03/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was controlling the pouring of molten metal into a vertical 30-ft cylindrical mold by way of a hand-cranked ladle when he fell off the inadequately protected portable platform and stairway. Employee #1 fell approximately 35 ft into the holding pit which became engulfed with molten metal moments later due to a run-out through a vent hole in the mold. Three other employees began the descent into the pit but were turned away by the run-out's 2,600-degree Fahrenheit temperatures. If the run-out occurred as little as 30 seconds later than it did, this case would likely have resulted in four deaths. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: BURN, MOLTEN METAL, FALL, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310109400 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |