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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1220599.015 - Crop Production Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Crop Production Services, Inc.
1575 Hwy 94
Biggsville, IL 61418
Mailing Address:
1575 Hwy 94, Biggsville, IL 61418
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325314/Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference:
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1194536 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,696 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,696 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100151 C | 04/14/2017 | 05/22/2017 | $4,000 | $7,696 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 p.m. on March 22, 2017, Employee #1 was filling ammonia nurse tanks from the bulk plant. The employee was distracted while closing the valves, and mistakenly turned the wrong valve, causing a pressure release in the line. The release of anhydrous ammonia splashed on the employee's face. Employee #1 suffered chemical burns on/around his face and was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: Anhydrous Ammonia, Burn, Chemical, Face, Inattention, Pressure Release, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1220599.015 | 49 | M | Hospitalized injury | Agricultural and food scientists |