OSHA cites Monarch Oil Inc-violations relate to transfer of hazardous materials.

OSHA cited Monarch Oil Inc. of Omaha following an investigation into an accident in Omaha where one of three workers, who was transferring asphalt from rail cars into storage tanks, was severely burned. The worker was covered by almost 240-degree asphalt released from an open valve on the transfer system due to a pressure increase that separated the transfer hose from the system.

"Dangers associated with the transfer of hazardous materials must be addressed and mitigated," said Charles Adkins, OSHA's regional administrator in Kansas City, Mo. "It is imperative that employers take all necessary steps to inspect equipment and provide training for their workers to prevent accidents like this from occurring." Two serious violations relate to the improper use, storage, inspection and maintenance of hoses used to transfer hazardous materials and the use of personal protective equipment as needed to address exposure to hazardous materials during the transfer process.

According to the FEMA website, hazardous materials in various forms can cause death, serious injury, long-lasting health effects, and damage to buildings, homes, and other property. Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and radioactive materials. Varying quantities of hazardous materials are manufactured, used, or stored at an estimated 4.5 million facilities in the United States--from major industrial plants to local dry cleaning establishments or gardening supply stores (fema.gov).

Sources:
http://www.osha.gov/
http://www.fema.gov/