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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124743709 - Titanium Metals Corp Of America
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Titanium Metals Corp Of America
181 North Water Street, Bmi Complex
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2128, Henderson, NV 89009
Union Status: Union
SIC:3339
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/19/1995
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360245039 | ||
| Referral | 902828474 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 | 618037501 | 08/08/1995 | 08/11/1995 | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 08/14/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 08/08/1995 | 08/11/1995 | $7,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 08/14/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 08/08/1995 | 08/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/14/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 D05 II | 08/08/1995 | 08/11/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/14/1995 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On March 18, 1995, Employees #1 and #2 were cleaning a magnesium fines bin that was connected to a filter two levels above. The filter and the connecting hose were under a vacuum and contained magnesium fines, which are reactive to air. At some point during the reassembly, air entered the filter, causing an explosion that vented down onto Employee #1. He sustained second- and third-degree burns over 60 percent of his body. Employee #1 died at 12:25 p.m. on April 10, 1995. Employee #2 was not injured.
Keywords: BURN, OXYGEN, CLEANING, FIRE, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124743709 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 124743709 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |