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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1292458.015 - Yuma Ethanol, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Yuma Ethanol, Llc
38480 Cr H
Yuma, CO 80759
Mailing Address:
38480 Cr H, Yuma, CO 80759
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325193/Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/17/2018
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 08/13/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1300726 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,467 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,467 |
| Current Penalty | $3,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,800 |
| 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 | 19100119 J04 I | 07/13/2018 | 08/29/2018 | $3,800 | $6,467 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 J05 | 07/13/2018 | 10/12/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 B03 I | 07/13/2018 | 08/29/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2018, a maintenance technician was changing out a slurry strainer that was clogged with corn in an ethanol manufacturing facility. The employee was sprayed with pressurized 180°F corn slurry that came out of the piping and suffered burns to his arms and stomach. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Corn, Pressure Vessel, Stomach
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1292458.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury |