Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313991648 - High Pressure Transports Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
High Pressure Transports Llc
13040 Pine Bend Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
Mailing Address:
Po Box 507, Kingfisher, OK 73750
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/2010
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 100511914 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
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 | 182065302 | 05/05/2010 | 05/22/2010 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 16, 2009, Employee #1, a truck driver, was connecting the truck's loading arm at an anhydrous ammonia fill station. When he encountered difficulty, another truck driver (Employee #2) assisted. During the transfer of ammonia, product leaked from an improperly-fitted connection. Both employees died from the ammonia exposure.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, AMMONIA, INHALATION, TRUCK DRIVER, VAPOR, TRUCK, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 313991648 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy | ||
2 | 313991648 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Truck drivers, heavy |