At 7:27 a.m. on September 19, 2022, an employee was performing welding repairs in a mechanical kettle when the kettle was turned on. The employee suffered crushing injuries when caught between the kettle paddles and the sweeper which were rotating in opposite directions. The employee died due to his injuries.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,875 |
| Current Penalty | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100146 D03 III – Isolating the permit space; | 03/13/2023 | 05/05/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious |
19100146 E01- Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit. |
03/13/2023 | 05/05/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious |
19100147 D02 – Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage. |
03/13/2023 | 04/06/2023 | $0 | $15,625 | I – Informal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1623083.015
