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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307240465 - National Bronze Metals (Ohio) Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
National Bronze Metals (Ohio) Inc.
5311 W. River Rd.
Lorain, OH 44055
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3369
NAICS: 331528/Other Nonferrous Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/06/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/07/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202098505 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Current Penalty | $675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 01/13/2006 | 01/26/2006 | $675 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was taking a temperature reading at the melting furnace for the vertical caster when approximately 1,000 to 1,300 pounds of molten bronze erupted from the furnace. The molten metal was ejected from the furnace approximately 15 to 20 feet in all directions. Employee #1 was wearing a respirator, flame retardant clothing, safety boots safety glasses, half face respirator, and leather gloves. Employee #1's right foot sustained third degree burns when molten bronze entered the top of his boot. The molten bronze pooled in his boot, under his foot, and melted into the sole of his work boot. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, KILN, PPE, OVEN, CASTING, MOLTEN METAL, STRUCK BY, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307240465 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |