Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310312905 - Rollex Aluminum Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Safety
Site Address:
Rollex Aluminum Llc
1100 Richmond Street
Jackson, TN 38301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3353
NAICS: 331315/ Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100624188 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| 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 | 19100178 L02 II | 04/16/2007 | 05/04/2007 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 04/16/2007 | 05/04/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 04/16/2007 | 05/04/2007 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was temporary supervisor in a casting house. Employee #1 was using a forklift and carried a large "dross" pan outside into raining weather. The moisture from the rain hitting the dross caused an explosion. "Dross" is impurities that have raised to the top of the molten metal and are scraped off and then recycled separately. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, EXPLOSION, FOUNDRY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310312905 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |
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