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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 427231.015 - Rescar, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Rescar, Inc.
450 Osbornn Street
Dubois, PA 15801
Mailing Address:
450 Osborn Street, Dubois, PA 15801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488210/Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/14/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 348926 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 469078 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100146 I10 | 11/01/2012 | 02/04/2013 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/16/2012 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19100146 I04 | 11/01/2012 | 02/04/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/16/2012 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19100146 D07 | 11/01/2012 | 02/04/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/16/2012 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 K03 II | 11/01/2012 | 11/26/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/16/2012 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100146 D14 | 11/01/2012 | 11/26/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/16/2012 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on May 10, 2012, Employee #1 was heating coils to hammer them into a straight line on top of coils in a tanker rail car, while performing some welding work in a cramped workspace. The oxygen torch was in the bottom of the tanker car and had a leak. Employee #1's pants caught on fire and, when he tried to put out the fire, his hands and arm clothing caught fire. Employee #1 had burns on his feet, legs, arms, hand and head.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Fire, Foot, Hand, Head, Leg, Oxygen, Railroad Tank Car, Tank, Welder, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 427231.015 | 23 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |