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Inspection: 315334060 - Hoeganaes Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Tenn Cmpl Sfty 2
Site Address:
Hoeganaes Corp
1315 Airport Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3399
NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/31/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl
Case Closed: 04/10/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100626316 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Current Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,900 |
| Current Penalty | $42,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,900 |
| 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 | 19100022 A01 | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 C | 05/20/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100037 B06 | 05/20/2011 | 06/02/2011 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100304 G05 | 05/20/2011 | 05/26/2011 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100305 A01 I | 05/20/2011 | 05/26/2011 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100305 B01 I | 05/20/2011 | 05/26/2011 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100305 B02 I | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19101200 H03 III | 05/20/2011 | 06/11/2011 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 06/08/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 31, 2011, Employee #1, a 42-year-old male and Employee #2 a 32-year-old male, both with Hoeganaes Corp, were working on a conveyor elevator, which was used to transport iron powder. The machine jammed. Additionally, the machinery was not locked out. One of the employees radioed the machine operator and told him to try to start the machine up. When the operator started the machinery, the surrounding combustible iron dust ignited, creating a flash fire. Both Employee #1 and Employee #2 received third degree burns over most of their body. Employee #1 died from the burn injury, and Employee #2 died as a result of secondary infection.
Keywords:burn, dust, ppe, fire, jammed, lockout, combustible dust, untrained
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315334060 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 315334060 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |