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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1548151.015 - Bwc Terminals Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Bwc Terminals Llc
4425 41st Street
Sioux City, IA 51108
Mailing Address:
4425 41st Street, Sioux City, IA 51108
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424710/Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/17/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/03/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1796480 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1550503 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,315 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,315 |
| Current Penalty | $7,315 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,315 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q06 III D | 01/03/2022 | 01/21/2022 | $7,315 | $7,315 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on August 10, 2021, Employee #1 responded to a sulfuric acid leak from a discharge tree attached to a pressurized tanker rail car. Upon arrival at the leak site, Employee #1 lacked the designated personal protective equipment for handling sulfuric acid. During the depressurizing process of the tanker rail car, the discharge tree detached suddenly, rapidly releasing sulfuric acid. Employee #1 experienced full body exposure, sustaining severe chemical burns, and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Contact, PPE, Rail, Railroad Car, Sulfuric Acid
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1548151.015 | 0 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |