At 9:30 a.m. on November 8, 2015, an employee was cleaning the inner lining of a railcar that was previously transporting latex. The employee lost consciousness while inside of a railcar with an oxygen-deficient atmosphere. First responders attempted to rescue the employee but could not revive/resuscitate them. A second employee who entered the railcar lost consciousness and was rescued and transported to the local hospital for treatment. A third employee fell from the ladder inside of the railcar to the bottom of the car, lost consciousness, was able to conduct a self-rescue, and was transported to the local hospital for treatment.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | |
| Initial Penalty | $21,630 | $140,000 | $64,680 | $0 | $226,310 |
| Current Penalty | $10,815 | $35,000 | $67,340 | $0 | $113,155 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100134 D02 I | 04/05/2016 | 04/18/2016 | $2,695 | $5,390 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 04/05/2016 | 04/22/2016 | $1,925 | $3,850 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 04/05/2016 | 04/22/2016 | $2,695 | $5,390 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 04/05/2016 | 04/18/2016 | $3,500 | $7,000 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 5. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100146 D05 I | 04/05/2016 | 04/18/2016 | $35,000 | $70,000 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 6. | 02002A | Willful | 19100146 K01 I | 04/05/2016 | 04/22/2016 | $35,000 | $70,000 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 7. | 02002B | Willful | 19100146 K01 II | 04/05/2016 | 04/22/2016 | $0 | $0 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 8. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100146 E01 | 04/05/2016 | 04/18/2016 | $5,390 | $10,780 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 9. | 03002 | Repeat | 19100146 J02 | 04/05/2016 | 04/22/2016 | $13,475 | $26,950 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 10. | 03003 | Repeat | 19100146 K03 II | 04/05/2016 | 04/18/2016 | $13,475 | $26,950 | 04/13/2016 | F – Formal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1098071.015
