Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1367480.015 - Homeland Energy Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Homeland Energy Solutions
2779 Hwy 24
Lawler, IA 52154
Mailing Address:
2779 Hwy 24, Lawler, IA 52154
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325193/Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1408861 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,820 |
| Current Penalty | $5,820 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,820 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 01/02/2019 | $5,820 | $5,820 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II A | 01/02/2019 | 01/29/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 01/02/2019 | 01/29/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 a.m. on December 11, 2018, an employee was troubleshooting a syrup pump and opened the lid to inspect a probe to ensure that it was functioning properly with the tank full. The machine began to refill itself and the centrifuge through a cleanout flush. The employee was struck by stillage and sustained second degree burns to his lower back and down his arm to the elbow joint. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Back, Burn, Hot Water, Inspecting, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1367480.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury |
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