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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 496278.015 - Universal Pasteurization Company
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Universal Pasteurization Company
1601 Pioneers Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68502
Mailing Address:
1601 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311991/Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 423271 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,100 |
| Current Penalty | $5,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,670 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 07/06/2012 | 08/03/2012 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/06/2012 | 08/03/2012 | $2,520 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Other | 19101200 H | 07/06/2012 | 08/03/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on June 11, 2012, Employees #1, #2 and #3 were cycling a high pressure pasteurization machine when a catastrophic failure of the frame occurred. While the primary vessel of the machine was being pressurized (up to 87,000 p.s.i.), the frame of the machine failed causing an explosive force that threw the employees 15 to 20 feet away from the device. The pasteurization machine was manufactured by Avure Technologies. The cause of the failure was unknown at that time; however, records indicated the machine was being maintained properly and had been installed on site approximately 3 weeks prior to the incident. There were no prior deficiencies with this device and it had functioned as designed during the week production run. Employees #1, #2, and #3 suffered minor injuries (nothing life threatening) as a result of the concussive force release by the failure of the system as well as minor contusions and lacerations.
Keywords: Explosion, Laceration, Pressure Vessel
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 496278.015 | 35 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Production helpers | |
| 2 | 496278.015 | 30 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Production helpers | |
| 3 | 496278.015 | 45 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Production helpers |