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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312650757 - Manchester Metals Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Manchester Metals Llc
205 Wabash Road
North Manchester, IN 46962
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 345, North Manchester, IN 46962
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/12/2008
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/01/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100992403 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,500 |
| Current Penalty | $9,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,450 |
| 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 | 19100146 C02 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100146 L01 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 D03 I | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002D | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01002E | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01002F | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01002G | Serious | 19100146 K02 I | 01/07/2009 | 05/28/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 01/07/2009 | 03/19/2009 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/07/2009 | 03/19/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 01/07/2009 | 03/19/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 D01 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $2,100 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01005A | Other | 19100244 A01 II | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01005B | Other | 19100244 A02 III | 01/07/2009 | 03/19/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 01006 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 01/07/2009 | 02/03/2009 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 22, 2008, Employee #1 entered the furnace pit to replace hydraulic hoses for the number three melt furnace. Employee #1 was replacing the hydraulic hoses towards the north end of the furnace pit, and he was assisted by Employee #2. The jack stand that was supporting the furnace in a tilted position was dislodged. As a result, the furnace, which had no hydraulic pressure and was no longer supported, immediately swung down to its upright position. Employee #1 was pinned between the concrete floor and the bottom of the melt furnace, which contained approximately 10,000 pounds of molten iron. After the maintenance supervisor and volunteer fire fighters removed Employee #1 from the furnace pit, CPR was administered until the Lutheran Life Flight helicopter arrived. Employee #1 was pronounced dead enroute to the hospital.
Keywords: FURNACE, PINNED, HYDRAULIC LINE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, MELTING FURNACE, JACK, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312650757 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |