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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104243555 - Penford Products Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Penford Products Co.
1001 1st Street S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 428, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Union Status: Union
SIC:2046
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/02/1992
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/29/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360201867 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19101000 A03 | 05/06/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 05/27/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 A01 | 05/06/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/27/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100134 E02 | 05/06/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $2,000 | $4,500 | $0 | 05/27/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 05/06/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/27/1992 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 05/06/1992 | 06/01/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/27/1992 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 16, 1992, Employee #5, who worked in the millhouse of Building #12, noticed a strong sulfur dioxide odor coming from an unknown source. On the third floor of the building, Employee #3 had just turned on the main valve that controlled the sulfur dioxide addition in the grind mill operation. Employees #1 and #3 and their supervisor were in the control room when Employee #5 alerted them about the odor. The supervisor alerted the employees' general supervisor by phone. The supervisor and Employee #5 wore respirators. Employees #1 and #3, who were not wearing respirators, went to investigate the source of the sulfur dioxide. Employee #1 was able to access Building #4's third floor to turn off the main valve controlling the sulfur dioxide. Employees #1 through #5 suffered sulfur dioxide inhalation and were hospitalized.
Keywords: PPE, WORK RULES, STORAGE TANK, SULFUR DIOXIDE, OVEREXPOSURE, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104243555 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 104243555 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 104243555 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 104243555 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 104243555 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |