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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1178417 - Ceramic And Metal Coating Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Ceramic And Metal Coating Corp.
18 Coffey Lane
Mcdonnough, GA 30253
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 716, Mcdonnough, GA 30253
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3325
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/28/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900970757 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| Current Penalty | $160 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $160 |
| 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 | 03/05/1985 | 03/08/1985 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING TO CENTRIFUGALLY CAST A STAINLESS STEEL TUBE. THEY MOVED ABOUT 600 POUNDS OF MOLTEN STEEL FROM AN INDUCTION FURNACE TO THE FRONT OF A CASTING MACHINE. WATER (FOR COOLING) FROM A PREVIOUS CAST HAD NOT PROPERLY DRAINED. A SMALL AMOUNT REMAINED UNDER THE POURING SPOUT OF THE CENTRIFUGAL CASTING MACHINE. THE BULL LADLE HAD BEEN UNLATCHED PRIOR TO THE MELTER BEING MADE READY TO POUR. THE MELTER TIPPED OVER AND CONTACTED THE TURNING HANDLES. THE LADLE TIPPED, SPILLING MOLTEN STEEL. THE MOLTEN STEEL STRUCK THE WATER, WHICH INSTANTLY VAPORIZED. THE RESULTING "EXPLOSION" CAUSED MOLTEN STEEL TO SPLASH ONTO EMPLOYEES #1 THROUGH #3. THE THREE EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING ALUMINUM COATS, HARD HATS, FACE SHIELDS AND LEGGINGS. THEY SUFFERED 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS OVER LESS THAN 20% OF THEIR BODIES (MOSTLY TO THEIR NECK AND FACE).
Keywords: BURN, PPE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, NECK, SPILL, FOUNDRY, FACE, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1178417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1178417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1178417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |