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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113346753 - Rich Products Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Rich Products Incorporated
10307 Hall Avenue
Lake City, PA 16423
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2038
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/08/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/18/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360841845 | ||
| Referral | 901762435 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,815 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $8,015 |
| 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 | 19100038 A02 | 09/13/1993 | 10/16/1993 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 09/13/1993 | 10/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $1,875 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q02 II | 09/13/1993 | 10/16/1993 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VI | 09/13/1993 | 10/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VII | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $940 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01003D | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 09/13/1993 | 10/16/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $2,500 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01005A | Serious | 19100134 B02 | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $2,500 | $3,750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01005B | Serious | 19100134 C | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01005C | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 02001 | Other | 19101030 C01 I | 09/13/1993 | 02/03/1994 | $200 | $750 | $0 | 10/05/1993 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 a.m on June 6, 1993, an anhydrous ammonia leak affected Employees #1 through #4. These employees were working in the production area processing the mixture to use in baking doughnuts and other bakery products. The pipeline that leaked is right above the production line. Employees #2, #3, and #4 were evacuated by other employees. Employee #1 lost consciousness and was found later by a maintenance employee who was trained for emergency response. All four employees were sent to the hospital, but only Employees #1 and #2 remained hospitalized. Employee #1 suffered serious burns on her skin, irritated eyes, and respiratory problems. Employee #2's symptoms were less acute than those of Employee #1.
Keywords: BURN, EYE, LEAK, RESPIRATORY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, PIPELINE, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113346753 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 113346753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 3 | 113346753 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 4 | 113346753 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |