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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300217452 - Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Archer Daniels Midland Co.
4666 E. Faries Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62525
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1470, Decatur, IL 62525
Union Status: Union
SIC:2041
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/14/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100270271 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,500 |
| Current Penalty | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/04/1998 | 05/07/1998 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/28/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100036 C01 | 05/04/1998 | 05/07/1998 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/28/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 B03 | 05/04/1998 | 05/07/1998 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 05/28/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100157 D03 | 05/04/1998 | 05/07/1998 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/28/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 were investigating the smell of smoke that they thought was coming from the east cattle feed pellet dryer. They had opened an access door to the dryer when an explosion occurred inside the dryer. All five employees suffered first-, second-, and/or third-degree burns, for which they were hospitalized. Employees #1 and #2 were treated and released the following day. Employees #3 through #5 were hospitalized for an extended period of time.
Keywords: BURN, WORK RULES, FIRE, FEED MILL, EXPLOSION, DRYING FURNACE, COMBUSTIBLE DUST, GRAIN DUST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300217452 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 2 | 300217452 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 3 | 300217452 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 4 | 300217452 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations | ||
| 5 | 300217452 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |