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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309452985 - American Ag Fuels Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
American Ag Fuels Llc
815 Greenler Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325199/All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/2008
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 08/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202099842 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100106 E02 IIB1 | 05/09/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 05/09/2008 | 06/05/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 05/09/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 05/09/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19101200 G02 IC1 | 05/09/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19101200 G02 III | 05/09/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19101200 G02 XII | 05/09/2008 | 05/15/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 05/09/2008 | 05/14/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 3, 2008, Employee #1 worked near a 10,000-gallon above ground storage tank containing glycerin, which was heated using steam lines to liquefy the glycerin for transport. The glycerin contained methanol as a contaminant from biodiesel production and during heating, the methanol was released from the tank and built up inside the Quonset hut where the tank was stored. Employee #1 noticed smoke emitted from the tank's outside vent pipe; when he opened the door and activated the overhead door opener, the methanol vapor exploded, inducing a flash fire. The employee sustained first, second, and third degree burns on his hands, arms and face; he was hospitalized. Environmental conditions did not contribute to the accident.
Keywords: BURN, HEAT, VAPOR, FIRE, STORAGE TANK, ARM, FACE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309452985 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |