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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313130254 - Gardner Trucking Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Gardner Trucking Llc
7502 Hwy 13 E
Pittsville, WI 54466
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 268, Pittsville, WI 54466
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4214
NAICS: 484220/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200805844 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,800 |
| 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 | 10/29/2009 | 01/22/2010 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 03001 | Other | 19030019 D01 | 12/17/2009 | 01/22/2010 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on August 19, 2009, Employee #1 was repairing the cross-bracing under a semi-trailer. Employee #1 was working with a coworker, cutting iron cross-braces with a Milwaukee Table-Top Chop Saw. Approximately three feet to the north of the chop saw was a fuel oil storage tank used to fuel a "Clean Burn" heater unit attached at the ceiling. At the time of the accident, the coworker left the work area, and heard a loud explosion. He immediately returned to the area to find Employee #1's clothing smoldering, the South side of the fuel oil storage tank blown out, and oil all over the floor and surrounding equipment. The coworker removed Employee #1's smoldering clothes and instructed other employees in the area to call 911. The Pittsville Fire Department responded to the scene and began treating Employee #1 for first, second and third degree burns over his arms, legs and head. Employee #1 was transported via helicopter to the Marshfield Hospital, and later transported via ambulance to the University of Wisconsin Hospital Burn Unit. The coworker indicated that during the cutting of the cross bracing the Milwaukee Chop Saw sparks were produced which flew in all directions. At the time of the incident, the fuel oil tank had an opening port on top, with a funnel in it.
Keywords: BURN, HEAD, HEATER, STORAGE TANK, SAW, EXPLOSION, BRACE, ARM, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313130254 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation Not Listed |