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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313810640 - Harsco Metals Americas/Harsco Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Harsco Metals Americas/Harsco Corporation
6870 Hwy 42 East Contractor'S Gate #6
Ghent, KY 41045
Mailing Address:
C/O Ian Schwarber P O Box 822, Warsaw, KY 41095
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3295
NAICS: 212324/Kaolin and Ball Clay Mining
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102499647 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100177 F10 | 05/04/2011 | 11/24/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 23, 2010, four employees were attempting to cut the chain from the tire of a front end loader, and the tire exploded. Employee #1 was killed. Employee #1's face was apparently burned, and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, CHAIN, FRONT END LOADER, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FACE, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313810640 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 313810640 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Heavy equipment mechanics |