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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112991526 - Boyertown Foundry Company
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Inspection Nr: 112991526
Report ID: 0316700
Date Opened: 01/24/2002
Site Address:
Boyertown Foundry Company
9th & Rothermel Drive
New Berlinville, PA 19545
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/26/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360656722 | ||
| Complaint | 200569135 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100106 E02 IVC | 03/28/2002 | 04/02/2002 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200570455
Event: 01/22/2002
Employee killed when burned during molten iron transfer
On January 22, 2002, two employees were exposed to the fire and explosion hazards of molten iron transfer in the vicinity of a fifty-five gallon toluene and alcohol drum being used for a mold curing process. Employee #1 later died in the hospital from chemical burns.
Keywords: BURN, ALCOHOL, FIRE, TOLUENE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112991526 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |