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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1488084.015 - Trinity Rail Maintenance And Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Trinity Rail Maintenance And Services, Inc.
1806 West Garrett Street
Hugo, OK 74743
Mailing Address:
1806 West Garrett Street, Hugo, OK 74743
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488210/Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/08/2021
Emphasis: N:Svep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1643827 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 2 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 13 | 13 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $146,283 | $273,064 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $419,347 |
| Current Penalty | $198,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $198,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/09/2021 | 02/22/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 02/09/2021 | 03/01/2021 | $9,753 | $9,753 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 F06 | 02/09/2021 | 03/01/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 G02 I | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D04 I | 02/09/2021 | 03/01/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 D04 IX | 02/09/2021 | 03/01/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D06 | 02/09/2021 | 03/08/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 G02 III | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01007C | Serious | 19100146 I01 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 J02 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 01010A | Serious | 19100146 K02 II | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 01010B | Serious | 19100146 K02 IV | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 01011A | Serious | 19100146 K03 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 01011B | Serious | 19100146 K03 I | 02/09/2021 | 03/01/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 02001 | Serious | 19100146 D05 I | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $25,859 | $136,532 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 20. | 02002 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 02/09/2021 | 03/29/2021 | $25,859 | $136,532 | $0 | 03/02/2021 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on August 12, 2020, two employees were performing chemical tank car cleaning in two separate tank cars at the cleaning rack. Employee #1 enters tank car to perform chemical cleaning prior to completing an entry permit, ventilating the confined space, testing the atmosphere, and without a designated attendant. Employee #1 becomes incapacitated during the entry. Employee #2 arrives to perform rescue, wearing a full face air purifying respirator and enters the confined space. Employee #2 also becomes incapacitated. Both employees were removed from the confined space and transported to a local hospital. Both employees died from asphyxiation from natural gasoline.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Chemical Exposure, Confined Space, Gasoline, Oxygen Deficiency, Tank Cleaning
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1488084.015 | 23 | M | Fatality | ||
| 2 | 1488084.015 | 30 | M | Fatality |