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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308257351 - Keokuk Steel Castings Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Keokuk Steel Castings Co.
240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant
Keokuk, IA 52632
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 887, Keokuk, IA 52632
Union Status: Union
SIC:3325
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/25/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/05/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100520741 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 19 | 19 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,000 |
| Current Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| 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 | 880004 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 880004 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 880004 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 880004 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/09/2005 | 07/06/2005 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 05/09/2005 | 07/06/2005 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | D - Govt Dismissed | ||
| 11. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 12. | 01010C | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 13. | 01010D | Serious | 19100146 D04 VII | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 14. | 01010E | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 15. | 01011 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 17. | 01013 | Serious | 19100146 K03 II | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 18. | 01014 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/09/2005 | 05/12/2005 | $2,333 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01015 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $2,333 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 01016 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $2,333 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 01017 | Serious | 19100178 L06 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 22. | 01018 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 23. | 01019 | Serious | 19100333 B02 | 05/09/2005 | 05/13/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 2, 2005, Employees #1 and #2, maintenance electricians, were called to investigate a 2-ton, steel melting, induction furnace, that tripped off line. The furnace was in the process of sintering in a new lining. Employees #1 and #2 determined that the furnace tripped off because of a low internal cooling water supply. They were adding water when the furnace exploded. Employees #1 and #2 were seriously burned from molten steel and were hospitalized. Employee #1 died in the hospital three days later.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, HEAT, STEEL, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, TRIPPED, STRUCK BY, MELTING FURNACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308257351 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 308257351 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |