The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about CSB recommendations.
2011-4-I-TN-11
Require all facilities covered by IFC Chapter 13 (2006 edition) to conform to NFPA standards for combustible dusts including NFPA 484. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Require all facilities covered by IFC Chapter 13 (2006 edition) to conform to NFPA standards for combustible dusts including NFPA 484.
2011-4-I-TN-12
Ensure that all industrial facilities in the City of Gallatin are inspected periodically against the International Fire Code. All facility inspections shall be documented. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Ensure that all industrial facilities in the City of Gallatin are inspected periodically against the International Fire Code. All facility inspections shall be documented.
2011-4-I-TN-13
Implement a program to ensure that fire inspectors and response personnel are trained to recognize and address combustible dust hazards. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Implement a program to ensure that fire inspectors and response personnel are trained to recognize and address combustible dust hazards.
2011-4-I-TN-6
Conduct periodic independent audits of the Hoeganaes Gallatin facility for compliance with the following NFPA standards, using knowledgeable experts, and implement all recommended corrective actions: NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Conduct periodic independent audits of the Hoeganaes Gallatin facility for compliance with the following NFPA standards, using knowledgeable experts, and implement all recommended corrective actions:
2011-4-I-TN-7
Develop training materials that address combustible dust and plant-specific metal dust hazards and train all employees and contractors. Require periodic (e.g., annual) refresher training for all employees and contractors. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Develop training materials that address combustible dust and plant-specific metal dust hazards and train all employees and contractors. Require periodic (e.g., annual) refresher training for all employees and contractors.
2011-4-I-TN-8
Implement a preventive maintenance program and leak detection and leak mitigation procedures for all flammable gas piping and gas processing equipment. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Implement a preventive maintenance program and leak detection and leak mitigation procedures for all flammable gas piping and gas processing equipment.
2011-4-I-TN-9
Develop and implement a near-miss reporting and investigation policy that includes the following at a minimum: Ensure facility-wide worker participation in reporting all near-miss events and operational disruptions (such as significant iron powder accumulations, smoldering fires, or unsafe conditions or practices) that could result in worker injury. Ensure that the near-miss reporting program requires prompt investigations, as appropriate, and that results are promptly circulated throughout the Hoeganaes Corporation. Establish roles and responsibilities for the management, execution, and resolution of all recommendations from near-miss investigations Ensure the near-miss program is operational at all times (e.g. nights, weekends, holiday shifts). Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Develop and implement a near-miss reporting and investigation policy that includes the following at a minimum:
2011-4-I-TN-4
Revise IFC Chapter 22 Combustible Dust Producing Operations; Section 2204.1 Standards, to require mandatory compliance and enforcement with the detailed requirements of the NFPA standards cited in the chapter, including NFPA 484. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Revise IFC Chapter 22 Combustible Dust Producing Operations; Section 2204.1 Standards, to require mandatory compliance and enforcement with the detailed requirements of the NFPA standards cited in the chapter, including NFPA 484.
2011-4-I-TN-10
Communicate the findings of this report to all your members, e.g. through a safety article in an upcoming monthly newsletter. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Communicate the findings of this report to all your members, e.g. through a safety article in an upcoming monthly newsletter.
2011-4-I-TN-1
(Superseded by 2017-07-I-WI-R10 from the Didion Milling Co. investigation) Ensure that the forthcoming OSHA Combustible Dust Standard includes coverage for combustible metal dusts including iron and steel powders. Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
(Superseded by 2017-07-I-WI-R10 from the Didion Milling Co. investigation)
Ensure that the forthcoming OSHA Combustible Dust Standard includes coverage for combustible metal dusts including iron and steel powders.
2011-4-I-TN-2
(Superseded by 2017-07-I-WI-R10 from the Didion Milling Co. investigation) Develop and publish a proposed combustible dust standard for general industry within one year of the approval of this case study. Status: Closed - Reconsidered/Superseded
Develop and publish a proposed combustible dust standard for general industry within one year of the approval of this case study.
2011-4-I-TN-3
Revise the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) to add industry codes for facilities that generate metal dusts (e.g., North American Industrial Classification System, NAICS, code 331111 Iron and Steel Mills, and other applicable codes not currently listed). Send notification letters to all facilities nationwide under these codes to inform them of the hazards of combustible metal dusts and NEP coverage. Status: Closed - Acceptable Alternative Action
Revise the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) to add industry codes for facilities that generate metal dusts (e.g., North American Industrial Classification System, NAICS, code 331111 Iron and Steel Mills, and other applicable codes not currently listed). Send notification letters to all facilities nationwide under these codes to inform them of the hazards of combustible metal dusts and NEP coverage.
2011-4-I-TN-5
Revise the state-adopted Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) to add industry codes for facilities that generate metal dusts (e.g., North American Industrial Classification System, NAICS, code 331111 Iron and Steel Mills, and other applicable codes not currently listed). Send notification letters to all facilities statewide under these codes to inform them of the hazards of combustible metal dusts and NEP coverage. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Revise the state-adopted Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) to add industry codes for facilities that generate metal dusts (e.g., North American Industrial Classification System, NAICS, code 331111 Iron and Steel Mills, and other applicable codes not currently listed). Send notification letters to all facilities statewide under these codes to inform them of the hazards of combustible metal dusts and NEP coverage.