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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312979925 - Victaulic Company Of America
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Victaulic Company Of America
8023 Quarry Road
Alburtis, PA 18011
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/17/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322121 | ||
| Referral | 201326089 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $32,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $8,333 | $0 | $0 | $22,333 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/04/2010 | 10/19/2010 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/14/2010 | 10/14/2010 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100023 C01 | 10/04/2010 | 10/07/2010 | $8,333 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100132 D01 I | 10/04/2010 | 10/19/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 12, 2010, Employee #1 and Employee #2, who worked for a pipe joining company, were working on a deck as operators during a production process that uses two outpour furnaces to produce ductile iron pipe fitting components. Cooling water had been introduced into the iron, which resulted in over pressurization of the vessel. Over 9,000 lbs of molten iron was expelled from the vessel, a catastrophic expulsion. When the iron was expelled from the furnace, Employee #1 and Employee #2 sustained serious burns and required hospitalization. Employee #1 later died of her injuries at the hospital.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, EXPLOSION VENTING, EXPLOSIVE MIXING, IRON WORKER, MOLTEN METAL, FOUNDRY, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312979925 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |