Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301555504 - American Ordnance Llc, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Des Moines Area Office
Site Address:
American Ordnance Llc, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
17575 State Highway 79
Middletown, IA 52638
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3483
NAICS: 332993/Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2006
Emphasis: S:Lead
Case Closed: 02/21/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 102123064 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,500 |
Current Penalty | $34,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,000 |
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 | 19100119 D01 | 10/26/2006 | 11/28/2006 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 10/26/2006 | 12/31/2007 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 10/26/2006 | 12/31/2007 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 10/26/2006 | 12/31/2007 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100119 I02 II | 10/26/2006 | 12/31/2007 | $2,500 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100119 I02 III | 10/26/2006 | 11/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 O01 | 10/26/2006 | 12/31/2007 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100184 C06 | 10/26/2006 | 12/29/2006 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100184 C09 | 10/26/2006 | 12/29/2006 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100184 D | 10/26/2006 | 12/29/2006 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 12, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 were handling a shaped charge of high explosives, on a cart. There were no witnesses to the accident; however, it was determined that Employees #1 and #2 were conducting a wet density test, which involved the shaped charge of high explosives. This test involved submerging the shaped charge into a vat of water that was located within a concrete walled room named GG bay. GG bay is situated in the east end of one of several production buildings used to conduct research, development and to manufacture artillery ammunition, bombs and missile warheads. This area is fenced in and covers approximately 19,300 acres. During the test an explosion occurred, killing both Employees #1 and #2.
Keywords: EXPLOSIVES, PPE, SAFETY CONTROL LINE, EXPLOSION
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 301555504 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 301555504 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |