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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1419721.015 - Premier Aluminum, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Premier Aluminum, Llc
3633 S Memorial Dr
Racine, WI 53403
Mailing Address:
3633 South Memorial Drive, Racine, WI 53403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331521/Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/29/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1478904 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2019, an employee was working a melting furnace (CPC #4 and CPC #6) during a 12-hour shift. The weather on the day prior to the date of hospitalization was an average of 83 degrees F (high of 93 degrees F), with a peak heat index of 108 degrees F. On the day of injury, the average temp was 80 degrees F (high of 93 degrees F), with a peak heat index of 110 degrees F. The employee was experiencing signs of heat stress (profusely sweating, cramping) near the end of the shift, took himself to the emergency room, and was hospitalized for these injuries.
Keywords: Cramp, Heat, Heat index, Heat-related illness , Kidney, Melting Furnace
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1419721.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |