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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1215003.015 - United States Steel Corporation - Granite City Works
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
United States Steel Corporation - Granite City Works
20th And State Streets
Granite City, IL 62040
Mailing Address:
20th And State Streets, Granite City, IL 62040
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1188268 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/30/2017 | 09/26/2017 | $9,000 | $12,675 | $0 | 09/26/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on March5, 2017, an employee and coworker were conducting switching operations within the railyard of a steel mill. The employee jumped onto the left side of a car on a stirrup and grabbed a bar while it was moving. The employee fell from the railcar, injuring their left leg and a portion of the leg was amputated. The employee died as a result of their injuries.
Keywords: Amputation, Fall, Railroad, Riding on Equipment
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1215003.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Railroad brake, signal and switch operators |