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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308257518 - Union Pacific Railroad Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Union Pacific Railroad Company
1100 Avenue G Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Mailing Address:
1400 Douglas Street, Stop 1040, Omaha, NE 68179
Union Status: Union
SIC:3743
NAICS: 336510/Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/01/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe, S:General Industry
Case Closed: 01/20/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100520758 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 880004 | 08/15/2005 | 11/10/2005 | $15,000 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100252 A02 VIC | 08/15/2005 | 08/19/2005 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIIIC | 08/15/2005 | 11/10/2005 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIVA | 08/15/2005 | 11/10/2005 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/15/2005 | 11/10/2005 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 09/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 15, 2005, an inexperienced employee was grinding on the exterior of a new fuel tank. The fuel tank had an epoxy lining. While grinding on the exterior of the tank, an explosion occurred killing the employee. The employee sustained head injuries when he was struck by flying debris. Three other employees in the area were treated and released from the hospital.
Keywords: GRINDER, HEAD, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, EXPLOSION, INEXPERIENCE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TANK, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308257518 | Fatality | Other | Sheet metal workers |