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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304986086 - Citrosuco North America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Citrosuco North America, Inc.
5937 Highway 60 East
Lake Wales, FL 33859
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3950, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2037
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/15/2002
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Food Processing
Case Closed: 10/29/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102305307 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Current Penalty | $8,435 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,435 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100036 B08 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100037 F02 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100037 F05 | 06/12/2002 | 06/17/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100120 Q02 I | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 II | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 XI | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01002D | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 H03 IB | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $1,685 | $2,250 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 H03 IVA | 06/12/2002 | 07/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/03/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:55 p.m. on December 17, 2001, there was an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia from the Chiller to the Feldmeir Pasteurizer at the concrete plant. The release trapped three employees in the Quality Control Lab which was adjacent to the Chiller. A total of 11 employees were medically treated with six hospitalized and five treated and released.
Keywords: AMMONIA, CHEMICAL BURN, CONCRETE, BURN, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304986086 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 304986086 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Traffic, shipping and receiving clerks | ||
| 3 | 304986086 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Mixing and blending machine operators | ||
| 4 | 304986086 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Technicians, n.e.c. |