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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304874282 - Eagle Alloy Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Eagle Alloy Inc
5142 Evanston Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3325
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101396968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| Current Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| 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 | 4081126201 | 11/20/2003 | 12/12/2003 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/20/2003 | 12/12/2003 | $825 | $825 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4081121101 A | 11/20/2003 | 12/12/2003 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 2003, an employee, a metal pourer, was cutting 55-gallon steel barrels into scrap with a cutting torch. While he was cutting a barrel that had originally contained isopropyl alcohol, the barrel exploded. The employee was killed when the bottom of the barrel came apart striking him in the head.
Keywords: HEAD, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304874282 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |