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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308572973 - Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas, Inc.
2200 E. Eldorado Street
Decatur, IL 62521
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2046
NAICS: 311221/Wet Corn Milling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/10/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100272632 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 IIB | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 12/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 IID | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01001D | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 12/18/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 E04 | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | 12/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01003B | Serious | 19100269 V09 II | 11/22/2006 | 01/11/2007 | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | 12/16/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately, 3:15 p.m. on July 11, 2006, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were draining the solids in Boiler #2, (Serial Number 2717, Manufacturer # 4097). Employee #1 was opening an 18-in. by 22-in. inspection door to the combustion chamber. Employees #2 and #3 entered the area just before the door opened and were approximately 20 ft to 30 ft away from the inspection door. Employee #1 used a come-a-long to open the door, when an unknown quantity (estimated at thousands of gallons) of a hot liquid mixture of coal, limestone, sand, gravel and water spilled out, striking Employees # 1, # 2, and # 3. Employees #1, #2, and #3 sustained seveer thermal burns. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries. Employees #2 and #3 were hospitalized and treated for their injuries.
Keywords: BOILER, CLEANING, CHEMICAL BURN, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, DOOR, BURN, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308572973 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 308572973 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |