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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125349571 - State Line Energy Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
State Line Energy Llc
103rd St & Lake Michigan
Hammond, IN 46320
Mailing Address:
Attn Mike Buchanan Po Box 687, Hammond, IN 46325
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362667792 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100038 B03 | 12/04/1998 | 12/22/1998 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/08/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100164 B02 | 12/04/1998 | 12/22/1998 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/08/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 V11 XII | 12/04/1998 | 12/22/1998 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/08/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
A coal dust explosion occurred at a coal tripper at an electric power generation plant. The explosion propagated throughout the coal handling areas of the main building. There was major structural and fire damage to these areas. Electrical systems were also damaged by the explosion, with debris striking and causing faults in electric cables. The faults caused some switchgear and an oil-filled transformer outside the building fail, which resulted in fires. Two electric utility and fifteen contractor employees working at the site sustained various injuries because of the explosion and fire. Eight of the injured employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, COAL DUST, FIRE, E PTD, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SMOKE INHALATION, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 2 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 3 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Power plant operators | ||
| 4 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Power plant operators | ||
| 5 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Helpers, construction trades | ||
| 6 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electricians | ||
| 7 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Electricians | ||
| 8 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Sheet metal workers | ||
| 9 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Millwrights | ||
| 10 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 11 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers | ||
| 12 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Carpenters | ||
| 13 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Elevator installers and repairers | ||
| 14 | 125349571 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Supervisors, general office | ||
| 15 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 16 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators | ||
| 17 | 125349571 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Washing, cleaning and pickling machine operators |