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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 463158.015 - Advanced Cast Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Advanced Cast Products, Inc.
18700 Mill Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Mailing Address:
18700 Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 388910 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,300 |
| 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 | 12/04/2012 | 12/31/2012 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/04/2012 | 12/31/2012 | $2,300 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 7, 2012, a ladle full of molten metal was being transported by forklift to the auto pour. Part way to the auto pour, there was a violent reaction within the ladle that caused material to spew from the seams and the vent lid on the cap. One employee was hospitalized and treated for severe burns on his back, shoulder and back of his head and for smoke inhalation.
Keywords: Back, Burn, Explosion Venting, Explosive Mixing, Ladle, Molten Metal, Shoulder, Smoke Inhalation, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 463158.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |