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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313620320 - Garfield Alloys
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Garfield Alloys
12205 Broadway Ave
Garfield Hts, OH 44125
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3369
NAICS: 331528/Other Nonferrous Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/2010
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 02/18/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100105022 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,750 |
| Current Penalty | $5,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,440 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 01/20/2010 | 01/28/2010 | $860 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 01/20/2010 | 02/22/2010 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 01/20/2010 | 01/25/2010 | $860 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 C03 | 01/20/2010 | 01/28/2010 | $860 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 01/20/2010 | 01/25/2010 | $860 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Other | 19100303 F | 01/20/2010 | 01/28/2010 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Other | 19100305 E02 | 01/20/2010 | 01/28/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Other | 19100303 G01 | 01/20/2010 | 01/25/2010 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 30, 2009, Employee #1 was freeing a jammed pump drive shaft when a slurry line hose ruptured. The hot slurry sprayed onto him, causing him to fall backwards and strike his head on the steel structure around the drive shaft and motor. Employee #1 sustained blunt force injuries to head and was killed.
Keywords: LEAK, FRACTURE, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, HOSE, JAMMED, RUPTURE, FALL, BRAIN, DRIVE SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313620320 | Fatality | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |