Rennenberg was killed and three others were injured when an underground storage tank exploded when it was being cut with a gasoline powered cutoff saw equipped with an abrasive wheel. The company owner, Woods, was present at the worksite at the time, and was also injured in the explosion. Woods was supervising the crew on the day of the incident and knew they were using the wrong cutting device on the tank. The company had written safety practices and procedures for proper cutting of tanks, but had not trained employees. The company also lacked air sampling equipment at the job site on the day of the incident.
| First | Last | Age | Title | Employer | Injury Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickiel | Rennenberg | Unavailable | Unavailable | Midland Environmental Services | Fatality |
| Name | Type | Title | Plea Info. | Conviction Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond D. Woods | Individual | Owner/ President | Pleaded guilty to attempted involuntary manslaughter and to criminal willful MIOSHA violation | Sentenced to 5 years probation, 200 hours community service, and a $17,500 fine for the labor crime. Must follow all MIOSHA and MDEQ laws, and abide by the terms of the settlement agreement, which provides for oversight and monitoring of the company's safety and health compliance. |
| Crimes Charged: |
Penal Crimes: Involuntary Manslaughter |
Other Crimes: Labor Code violation causing death to an employee (Mich. Lab. Code Sec. 408.1035a) | ||
| Midland Environmental Services Inc. | Entity | Entity | Pleaded guilty to attempted involuntary manslaughter and to criminal willful MIOSHA violation | Fined $17,500 for labor crime. Must follow all MIOSHA and MDEQ laws, and abide by the terms of the settlement agreement, which provides for oversight and monitoring of the company's safety and health compliance. |
| Crimes Charged: |
Penal Crimes: Involuntary Manslaughter |
Other Crimes: Labor Code violation causing death to an employee (Mich. Lab. Code Sec. 408.1035a) | ||