Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1251543.015 - The Amalgamated Sugar Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
The Amalgamated Sugar Company, Llc
2320 Orchard Drive East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 127, Twin Falls, ID 83303
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311313/Beet Sugar Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/01/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1246205 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 a.m. on July 28, 2017, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were preparing a pre-coat tank for coating an industrial filter. A spike in line pressure burst rupture discs and released standard liquor into pre-coat tank. The standard liquor burned the arms, hands, face, and back of each employee. Both employees were hospitalized and treated for burns.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Arm, Back, Burn, Chemical, Face, Hand, Pressure Release
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1251543.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1251543.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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