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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101093292 - Columbus Foundries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Columbus Foundries, Inc.
1600 Northside Industrial Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31995
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 4201, Columbus, GA 31995
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360144307 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| Current Penalty | $630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $630 |
| 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 | 01/31/1986 | 03/05/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS TRANSFERRING A LADLE OF MOLTEN IRON FROM THE MELTING FURNACE TO A HOLDING FURNACE. AS THE LADLE WAS BEING POSITION TO POUR, THE SHANK OF THE HOIST HOOK ON THE MONORAIL SYSTEM FAILED. THE LADLE DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. THE MOLTEN METAL SPLASHED ONTO EMPLOYEE #1 AND BURNED HIM TO DEATH.
Keywords: BURN, LADLE, HOIST, MOLTEN METAL, FOUNDRY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101093292 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Hoist and winch operators |