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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1202978.015 - 94484 - Mcneilus Truck - Manufacturing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
94484 - Mcneilus Truck - Manufacturing Inc
524 County Road 34 East
Dodge Center, MN 55927
Mailing Address:
524 County Road 34 East, Po Box 70, Dodge Center, MN 55927
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3713
NAICS: 336211/Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/02/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/04/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1173220 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 182.653(02) | 06/08/2017 | 06/12/2017 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/20/2017 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:20 a.m. on January 11, 2017, five employees were working in various sections of the McNeilus Truck-Manufacturing facilities when one of the onsite buildings exploded. The building was primarily constructed from metal sheets and contained wash bay, a prep area, a paint booth, a baker, and a showroom; and, a refuse truck was in the baker. The refuse truck was fueled by compressed natural gas and a line that was attached to the natural gas cylinders blew off its fitting and filled the area with natural gas. The gas ignited and the building exploded, injuring five employees. Three employees suffered contusions and smoke inhalation while the last two suffered burns over 50% of their bodies. Four employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Contusion, Explosion, Flying Object, Natural Gas, Smoke Inhalation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1202978.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1202978.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 3 | 1202978.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 4 | 1202978.015 | 49 | F | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported | |
| 5 | 1202978.015 | 23 | F | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |