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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305030181 - Mgp Ingredients, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Mgp Ingredients, Inc.
1300 Main Street
Atchison, KS 66002
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 130, Atchison, KS 66002
Union Status: Union
SIC:2046
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2003
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 03/10/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101342376 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 2 | 11 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $106,000 |
| Current Penalty | $13,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,600 | $40,000 |
| 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 | 03/10/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $2,700 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 03/10/2003 | 08/01/2003 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 03/10/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 03/10/2003 | 03/13/2003 | $2,700 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/10/2003 | 06/16/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 03/10/2003 | 09/02/2003 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100178 L03 IA | 03/10/2003 | 04/24/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100178 Q01 | 03/10/2003 | 10/01/2003 | $800 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 03/10/2003 | 06/16/2003 | $800 | $2,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100253 B04 III | 03/10/2003 | 06/16/2003 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01010A | Serious | 19100307 B | 03/10/2003 | 06/16/2003 | $1,400 | $3,500 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01010B | Serious | 19100307 B03 | 03/10/2003 | 06/16/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 02001 | Unclass | 19100120 Q06 IIA | 03/10/2003 | 11/01/2003 | $13,300 | $35,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 02002 | Unclass | 19100147 C04 II | 03/10/2003 | 11/01/2003 | $13,300 | $35,000 | $0 | 04/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 13, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were working in the vicinity of the A-still when it was started. One of the manhole covers in the absorption column was apparently open and flammable alcohol vapors escaped and exploded in flame. Employees #1 and #2 both sustained burns, for which they were hospitalized. Previously, the absorption column had been opened to inspect the corn grits process and apparently one of the manholes had not been closed. No lockout and tagout procedures were used when the absorption column was opened, and there was no verification process in place to ensure that all the manhole covers were closed before the still was activated.
Keywords: COVER, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, BURN, ALCOHOL, FIRE, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305030181 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |