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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115040859 - Excel Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Inspection Nr: 115040859
Report ID: 0751910
Date Opened: 04/09/1991
Site Address:
Excel Corporation
600 S. Iowa Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/22/1991
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360200935 | ||
| Referral | 900159963 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,560 |
| 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 | 19100038 A03 I | 04/29/1991 | 09/05/1991 | $500 | $640 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100165 B01 | 04/29/1991 | 09/05/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 G01 | 04/29/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $500 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 A01 | 04/29/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $500 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100120 G06 I | 04/29/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $500 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100120 G06 VF | 04/29/1991 | 06/05/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 02001A | Other | 19100134 B05 | 04/29/1991 | 05/02/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001B | Other | 19100134 B06 | 04/29/1991 | 05/02/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 828095
Event: 04/03/1991
Five employees exposed to ammonia
Excessive pressure in an ammonia refrigeration system activated a relief valve. Employees #1 through #5 were exposed to a subsequent release of 8,000 lb of ammonia that was drawn into the building via (incomplete record - ERG).
Keywords: SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, AMMONIA, HIGH PRESSURE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115040859 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Purchasing managers | ||
| 2 | 115040859 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers | ||
| 3 | 115040859 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers | ||
| 4 | 115040859 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 115040859 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |