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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1209753.015 - Fredonia Cooperative Association
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Fredonia Cooperative Association
103 S 2nd St
Fredonia, KS 66736
Mailing Address:
Po Box 538, Fredonia, KS 66736
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424510/Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2017
Emphasis: L:Grain
Case Closed: 07/05/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1181036 | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection | 1216565 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,386 |
| Current Penalty | $1,386 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,386 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100303 G01 I A | 04/20/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $1,386 | $1,386 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 04/20/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:10 p.m. on February 7, 2017, an employee was making preparations to replace the relief valve of a 1,000 gallon ammonia (NH3) nurse tank. The incident investigation reported that the tank was empty of liquid NH3. However, it contained approximately 80 psi of vapor pressure. The employee set up a 30 gallon drum that contained water and affixed it to the nurse tank by way of a hose. He then turned the relief valve of the tank to bleed the vapor pressure into the drum. The vent of the drum was not completely clear, causing the bottom of the drum to burst and become airborne. The drum became separated from the hose and was ejected over the top of the ammonia storage tank, spraying the employee's lower portion of his body with ammonia. The employee sustained chemical burns and showed signs of toxic vapor inhalation, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Ammonia, Chemical Burn, Compressed Gas, Ejected, Pressure Vessel, Toxic Fumes
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1209753.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, farm workers |