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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1396773.015 - Plains Dairy, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Plains Dairy, Llc
300 N Taylor
Amarillo, TX 79109
Mailing Address:
300 N Taylor, Amarillo, TX 79109
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311511/Fluid Milk Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/30/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1448740 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1397087 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,868 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,868 |
| Current Penalty | $11,934 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,934 |
| 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 | 19101200 E02 II | 09/25/2019 | 10/22/2019 | $11,934 | $11,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 09/25/2019 | 10/22/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 09/25/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on April 24, 2019, an employee was receiving a chemical. The vendor connected the nitric acid to the chlorine tank. Because it was mislabeled, it caused a reaction with a cloud that affected seven other employees. The employees suffered respiratory irritation due to the chemical exposure. The employees were hospitalized for this exposure.
Keywords: Chemical Exposure, Chemical Reaction, Chlorine, Nitric Acid, Respiratory
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1396773.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |