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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1217909.015 - Wilbur-Ellis Company Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Wilbur-Ellis Company Llc
2690 Hwy 194
Hart, TX 79043
Mailing Address:
21302 Whispering Drive, Lenexa, KS 66220
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424910/Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1191167 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $73,153 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,153 |
| Current Penalty | $54,865 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,865 |
| 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 | 19100111 C02 III | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $9,506 | $12,675 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $5,977 | $7,967 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 F01 | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $7,469 | $9,959 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100134 K | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $7,469 | $9,959 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $7,469 | $9,959 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $7,469 | $9,959 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 08/11/2017 | 09/07/2017 | $9,506 | $12,675 | $0 | 08/31/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on March 13, 2017, in preparation of a new pump arriving, a coworker started draining lines leading to a 30,000 gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia tank. After the tank drained, the coworker started loosening the bolts that held the pump down; however, heard gas escaping and immediately stopped work. The coworker left the area, as well as the bolts in a loosened state. Later, the coworker was assigned to go get a truck while they waited for the tank to finish draining. Unaware of the potential gas leak, the employee returned from lunch and noticed the loosened bolts. So, the employee continued where the coworker had left off in removing the pump. As the employee used an impact wrench to finish removing the bolts, the pump came loose and released anhydrous ammonia. The caustic liquid contacted the employee's hands, arms, and chin, where he sustained chemical burns.
Keywords: Ammonia, Burn, Chemical, Lockout/Tagout, Pressure Vessel
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1217909.015 | 49 | M | Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. |