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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310957089 - G & S Metal Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
G & S Metal Corporation
101 Delano Drive
Manchester, GA 31816
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3365
NAICS: 331524/Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/24/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100202787 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $5,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,880 |
| 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 | 05/29/2008 | 06/17/2008 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100145 F03 | 05/29/2008 | 06/17/2008 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 29, 2007, an explosion occurred as part of an aluminum melting process. An employee was dumping aluminum tire rims into molten metal when there was a violent explosion, which resulted in injuries to seven employees. It has been determined that the dumpster in which the rims were contained had been outside in the rain about two nights before the accident. The rims were not checked for moisture prior to being dumped into the already molten metal, which contributed to the explosion. Three employees were sent to the burn unit. One of those three eventually died. Four other employees were taken to a local hospital, with three being released and one kept overnight.
Keywords: BURN, FURNACE, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310957089 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 310957089 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators | ||
| 3 | 310957089 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Furnace, kiln and oven operators | ||
| 4 | 310957089 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 5 | 310957089 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |