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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123373862 - Arkansas Aluminum Alloys, Inc., Hot Springs Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Arkansas Aluminum Alloys, Inc., Hot Springs Plant
4400 Malvern Road
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Mailing Address:
4400 Malvern Road, Hot Springs, AR 71902
Union Status: Union
SIC:3341
NAICS: 331314/Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100263995 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,470 |
| 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 | 19100133 A01 | 04/23/2007 | 05/10/2007 | $1,470 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 31, 2006, an explosion occurred in the ingot-pouring pit at an aluminum foundry, approximately three hours after work begun. Two employees were killed in the explosion.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POURING, ALUMINUM PROCESSING, EXPLOSION, MOLTEN METAL, PIT, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FOUNDRY, METAL INGOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123373862 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 123373862 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |