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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1751705.015 - The Western Sugar Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
The Western Sugar Cooperative
18317 Highway 144
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Mailing Address:
7555 E Hampden Avenue, Suite 600, Denver, CO 80231
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311313/Beet Sugar Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/30/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2168140 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $168,227 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $168,227 |
| Current Penalty | $59,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,917 |
| 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 D01 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $11,524 | $11,524 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003D | Serious | 19100146 D05 III | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003E | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19101000 B02 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 11. | 01008A | Serious | 19100146 I | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 12. | 01008B | Serious | 19100146 J | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19100146 K01 II | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 14. | 01011A | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $11,524 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 15. | 01011B | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 11/27/2024 | 12/24/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:22 p.m. on May 29, 2024, Employee #1 was attempting to rescue a fellow employee who had been overcome by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas in an underground pump house. Prior to this incident, multiple coworkers had been working in the pump house and were exposed to H2S gas emitted from a pipe containing water with by-products from sugar beets, dirt, mud, and chemicals used in water treatment. The victim became overwhelmed by the H2S gas, and Employee #1 was also overexposed while attempting the rescue. The employee lost consciousness and was later found unresponsive.
Keywords: Gas, Hydrogen Sulfide, Overexposure, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1751705.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |