Inspection Detail

Inspection: 113328801 - Integra Castings Usa L.L.C.

Inspection Information - Office: Bismarck Area Office

Inspection Nr: 113328801

Report ID: 0830300

Date Opened: 08/11/1998

Site Address:
Integra Castings Usa L.L.C.
Highway 17 West
Cando, ND 58324

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 577, Cando, ND 58324

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3321

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/11/1998

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/14/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	200330074	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$2,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,600
Current Penalty	$1,300	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,300
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	09/11/1998	09/24/1998	$813	$1,625	$0		I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100132 A	09/11/1998	09/24/1998	$488	$975	$0		I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200330207

Event: 08/07/1998

Two employees burned when splashed by molten metal

Employees #1 and #2 were present when scrap metal containing water, oil, or grease was placed in an electric melt-down furnace that already contained molten metal. Several seconds later, a violent explosion occurred which blew off the furnace cover and splashed molten metal onto the furnace deck. Employees #1 and #2 suffered burns from being showered by molten metal; both were hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, CHEMICAL REACTION, SPILL, STRUCK BY, MELTING FURNACE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113328801			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	113328801			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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