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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312364227 - Cooper Tools, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Cooper Tools, Inc.
3012 Mason Street
Monroe, NC 28110
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3423
NAICS: 332212/Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 01/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102098001 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 11/06/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $2,500 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 95012901 | 11/06/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $2,500 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100132 A | 11/06/2008 | 11/12/2008 | $0 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 11/06/2008 | 11/12/2008 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On June 3, 2008, Employee #1, #2 and #3, were injured when molten metal exploded out of an induction furnace during the charging and melting process in the foundry area. Molten metal broke through the refractory lining and contacted the copper induction coil. The molten metal then came into contact with the cooling water flowing through the induction coil. The water and molten metal exploded within seconds of contact. Employee #1 received second degree burns to the posterior of his left forearm, buttocks, the sacral area of his back and tops and bottoms of his feet. Employee #1 was hospitalized. Employee #2 incurred several small round second degree burns on the palms of both of his hands when he fell to the floor, as the palms of his hands contacted some of the hot metal. Employee #3 incurred a minor burn to his left ankle, when a small piece of the molten metal flew into his boot, causing a minor burn.
Keywords: BURN, FOREARM, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ARM, FOUNDRY, HAND, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312364227 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 312364227 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 312364227 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |