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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106417686 - Rocky Mountain Railcar, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Rocky Mountain Railcar, Inc.
22400 I-76 Frontage Rd.
Hudson, CO 80642
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 218, Hudson, CO 80642
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4789
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360455919 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $245,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $245,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $90,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Willful | 19100134 B11 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Willful | 19100134 D02 II | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Willful | 19100134 F02 II | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01001D | Willful | 19100134 F02 IV | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002 | Willful | 19100146 C01 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003 | Willful | 19100146 C02 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004A | Willful | 19100146 C04 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01004B | Willful | 19100146 D02 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01004C | Willful | 19100146 D03 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01004D | Willful | 19100146 D04 II | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01004E | Willful | 19100146 D05 I | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01004F | Willful | 19100146 D05 II | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01004G | Willful | 19100146 D08 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01004H | Willful | 19100146 D09 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01004I | Willful | 19100146 D10 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01005 | Willful | 19100146 E01 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01006 | Willful | 19100146 G01 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 01007A | Willful | 19100146 K01 I | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $12,857 | $35,000 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 01007B | Willful | 19100146 K01 II | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 20. | 01007C | Willful | 19100146 K01 III | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 21. | 01007D | Willful | 19100146 K01 IV | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 22. | 01007E | Willful | 19100146 K03 | 11/18/1993 | 07/18/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/19/1993 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 1993, Employees #1 and #2 climbed to the top of a railroad tank car to determine the effectiveness of a rinsing procedure that used No. 2 diesel fuel heated to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 opened the tank car hatch, leaned into the manway, was overcome, and fell into the tank car. Employee #2 went for help. When he observed his supervisor arriving, he entered the tank car, and was also overcome. Employee #3 arrived at the tank car, summoned a ladder, and entered the tank car unprotected by safety lines, respirators, or other appropriate personal protective equipment. Employee #3 became dizzy and exited the tank car. Employee #3 entered the car a second time, trying various forms of respiratory protection, but all failed. An air-supplied respirator was given to Employee #3, and he entered the tank a third time, tied straps around the chests of Employees #2 and #1, and helped lift them manually out of the tank car. Employee #3 was then assisted out of the tank car. Employee #1 died. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, RAILROAD TANK CAR, WORK RULES, INHALATION, TANK CLEANING, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106417686 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 106417686 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 106417686 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |