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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311603963 - The Andersons Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
The Andersons Inc.
421 Illinois Ave.
Maumee, OH 43537
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 119, Maumee, OH 43537
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4789
NAICS: 488210/Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202100244 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,775 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 09/05/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 09/05/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $850 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D05 II | 09/05/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 09/05/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $850 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100252 B04 IV | 09/05/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $850 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100253 E05 V | 09/05/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100254 D09 III | 09/05/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $725 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 09/05/2008 | 09/11/2008 | $725 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 19, 2008, an employee was conducting flex core welding on a plate at the top of a four compartment rail car. The rail car was located inside a building designated for repairing rail cars. While the welding, a flash fire or explosion occurred, originating from inside the adjacent hopper of the car. At the time of the explosion, a cutting torch was hanging inside the hopper from its hoses. The connection between the oxygen hoses was leaking oxygen which probably contributed to the fire. The employee received burns on arm and other parts of the body and was hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, OXYGEN, FIRE, RAILROAD CAR, WELDER, EXPLOSION, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311603963 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Welders and cutters |