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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303793004 - Farmland Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Farmland Industries, Inc.
400 N. Linden Rd.
Coffeyville, KS 67337
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 570, Coffeyville, KS 67337
Union Status: Union
SIC:2911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/08/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101342079 | ||
| Referral | 201342557 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100119 E06 | 04/12/2002 | 10/01/2002 | $3,250 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 04/12/2002 | 10/01/2002 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, #3 and #4 were in an area where Hydrofluoric acid was being released to the flare line. Two control valves connected to a string of hoses being used to drain off the G-Fin to the flare were left open. When the drain line became charged, it disconnected at one of the hose connections, releasing a vapor cloud of hydrofluoric acid to the atmosphere. Three Employees working in the area of the alki unit were overcome by the vapor cloud. Two of the three employees sustained additional injuries as they were trying to get out of the area. Two employees were taken to a local hospital. One was treated and released and one was admitted for observation. Two other employees were flown to another hospital and treated for minor acid burns and other injuries.
Keywords: VAPOR, HYDROFLUORIC ACID, HOSE, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303793004 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 303793004 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 303793004 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 303793004 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |