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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315503235 - Aurubis Buffalo, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Inspection Nr: 315503235
Report ID: 0213600
Date Opened: 09/06/2011
Site Address:
Aurubis Buffalo, Inc.
70 Sayre Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3351
NAICS: 331421/ Copper Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/09/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101332450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/06/2012 | 03/30/2012 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/24/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/06/2012 | 03/30/2012 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/24/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/06/2012 | 03/30/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/24/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 01/06/2012 | 03/30/2012 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/24/2012 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 101332450
Event: 09/06/2011
Employee Gets Burned by Steam Explosion
On September 6, 2011 Employee #1 of Aurubis Buffalo, Inc., was burned during casting operations. Molten copper contacted water causing a steam explosion.
Keywords: BURN, CASTING, STEAM, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315503235 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 2 | 315503235 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 3 | 315503235 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Molding and casting machine operators | ||
| 4 | 315503235 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Molding and casting machine operators |