Results of the investigation conducted by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Boiler and Elevator Inspection were released this week in a report by chief boiler inspector Martin Toth.
The boiler that exploded was last inspected by an external agency Jan. 10, according to the report. The boiler was one of two in the plant’s boiler room. Required inspections were not recorded between Sept. 16, 2003, and that date, but no problems were reported in the most recent inspection. Dana employees were responsible for the boiler’s regular maintenance, which was not recorded.