Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1310681.015 - Farm Service Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Farm Service Cooperative
32216 385th Street
Shelby, IA 51570
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 429, Harlan, IA 51537
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: 04/23/2018
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 07/18/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1327376 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,948 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,948 |
| Current Penalty | $6,948 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,948 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 06/29/2018 | 07/26/2018 | $3,474 | $3,474 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/29/2018 | 07/26/2018 | $3,474 | $3,474 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:15 p.m. on April 11, 2018, an employee was removing the coupler hose on an anhydrous ammonia system. While doing so, the employee was exposed to anhydrous ammonia, resulting in chemical burns to the left forearm, eyes, and lungs.
Keywords: Anhydrous Ammonia, Arm, Chemical Burn, Eye, Lung
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1310681.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Managers, farms, except horticultural |
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