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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314440561 - West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.
207 W. 2nd Street
West Liberty, IA 52776
Mailing Address:
207 W. 2nd Street, P.O. Box 318, West Liberty, IA 52776
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2015
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/2010
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Psmpqv
Case Closed: 03/31/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200532166 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Current Violations | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $43,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $44,500 |
| Current Penalty | $27,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 E03 II | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E03 V | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 IC | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 F03 | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100119 J04 I | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19100119 J04 II | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01006A | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01006B | Serious | 19100119 L02 III | 07/21/2010 | 12/27/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 O01 | 07/21/2010 | 10/22/2010 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01008 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01009 | Serious | 19100120 Q03 VI | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01010A | Serious | 19100120 Q09 I | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01010B | Serious | 19100120 F03 IB | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01011 | Serious | 19100120 Q10 | 07/21/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19100134 F02 | 07/21/2010 | 07/26/2010 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 07/21/2010 | 08/02/2010 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:50 a.m. on March 26, 2010, Employees #1 through #16, mostly working in the Slice Department, were exposed to anhydrous ammonia. Approximately 300 employees were evacuated from the plant. Other employees were decontaminated on-site by the county hazardous material responders. Thirty (30) gallons of anhydrous ammonia, used as a refrigerant, leaked from a fractured back flow regulator, Refrigerating Specialties Co., Model A4A. The liquid ammonia pooled on the roof and then flowed to the storm sewer drain. The storm sewer drain, made of polyvinyl chloride material, was cracked and released ammonia into the Slice Department. Employees #1 through #16 were taken to the hospital and treated with oxygen for breathing, albuterol inhaler for asthma, and eye washing. Employees #1 through #16 were not hospitalized.
Keywords: EYE, LEAK, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, DRAIN PIPE, INHALATION, CURRENT LEAKAGE, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, AIR CONTAMINATION, EVACUATION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 2 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 3 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 4 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 5 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 6 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 10 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 11 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 12 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 13 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 14 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 15 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Hand packers and packagers | ||
| 16 | 314440561 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |