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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311500839 - Elkem Metals Company
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Elkem Metals Company
2700 Lake Road, East
Ashtabula, OH 44005
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 266, Pittsburg, PA 15230
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2819
NAICS: 325188/All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2008
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 01/07/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206828212 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | 19100157 G02 | 06/10/2008 | 07/13/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L04 I | 06/10/2008 | 07/13/2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 26, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a forklift at Building No. 11 at Elkem Metal Company. Calcium carbide reacted with water which generated acetylene and heat. The explosion blew Employee #1 off of the forklift. He sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and face and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: BURN, ACETYLENE, EXPLOSION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311500839 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |