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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 908574.015 - Blick'S Phosphate Conversions, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Blick'S Phosphate Conversions, Llc
1150 W. Hwy 30
Pocatello, ID 83204
Mailing Address:
401 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325312/Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2013
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 10/22/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 819977 | ||
| Inspection | 908697 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
| 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 | 19100036 D01 | 09/06/2013 | 10/02/2013 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D02 I E | 09/06/2013 | 10/02/2013 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100119 E03 III | 09/06/2013 | 10/02/2013 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Other | 19100119 E03 VI | 09/06/2013 | 10/02/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 F01 III | 09/06/2013 | 10/02/2013 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 22, 2013, an employee was working alone in the Control Room of Ammonium Poly Phosphate (APP) manufacturing process. The employee was in the process of starting up the process after a short shut down. The anhydrous ammonia globe valve was turned back on and the water flush valve had been left open with the two water lines closed. Ammonia exothermically reacted with the water in the line and built up temperature and pressure in the water line. The PVC valve in the control room was not designed to handle ammonia (only water) and it failed under the temperature and pressure in the line releasing anhydrous ammonia and hot water on the employee. The door exiting the control room was locked from the inside and the employee was found unconscious next to the door. The employee had first and second degree chemical and/or thermal burns on 79-88% of the total body surface area and died.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Asphyxiated, Chemical, Emergency Response, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 908574.015 | 23 | M | Fatality | Chemical technicians |